No More Fish Tossing

ITHACA, N.Y. Cornell hockey fans are being searched tonight for a surprisingly healthy weapon _ fish.
Big Red fans traditionally toss fish on the ice before the start of the annual Harvard men's hockey game.

But Cornell officials this week told fans to arrive early for tonight's game to be searched. Those found with fish or alcohol will be expelled from the rink.

Sometimes a lobster or octopus is tossed among the dozens of fish.

But Harvard players know to line up far from the student section, out of the line of fire.

If someone throws a fish during the game, Cornell usually receives a bench minor penalty.