Adironack Flames debut mascot with disturbing firefighter skit

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In addition to the incident below, why would you name a hockey team after a devastating fire?

As part of the unveiling, however, there was a skit involving a firefighter. You know, one of the good guys. Everyone loves firefighters.

Well, it turns out that Scorch -- the friendliest little ball of fire that ever was -- overpowered the firefighter, leaving him on the ground. Wait, what?

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24745718/photo-ahl-flames-debut-mascot-with-disturbing-firefighter-skit

[RZ502 12]

They are the "farm team" AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames out of Canada. They were looking to connect with the city and I'm sure they meant no malice. They did not name the team after the Glens Falls Structure fire of the 1800's.

[bad box 371]

They are the "farm team" AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames out of Canada. They were looking to connect with the city and I'm sure they meant no malice. They did not name the team after the Glens Falls Structure fire of the 1800's.

The Adirondack Flames have issued a statement of apology from team president Brian Petrovek about Scorch's introductory skit: “Earlier today we unveiled our new mascot Scorch. In an attempt to provide background material for the character who will be the face of our team, particularly with young fans, we crafted a story that Scorch was the remaining ember from the tragic fire that destroyed much of Glens Falls in 1864." ... "We also crafted a skit that helped to launch the new mascot – with the help of the Glens Falls Fire Department." ... Clueless move on the part of the Glens Falls F.D.

[dwcfireman 656]

Can't say this the first "clueless" move by a sports team or FD, but it surely won't be the last. It's just a matter of people using a little common sense to keep a situation under control.

[RZ502 12]

Scorch has been "extinguished." Back to the drawing board for a new mascot.