Gov. Palin booed in Philly

If you’re wondering, they booed. Gov. Sarah Palin, Republican vice presidential candidate and hockey mom to the masses, dropped the puck on the Philadelphia Flyers’ season just minutes ago, with Scott Gomez taking the ceremonial draw with Flyer captain Mike Richards. (Palin even moved in on Gomez for a peck on the cheek. That was awkward.) A sign on the scoreboard read: “Flyers fans, show the class of Philadelphia and welcome America’s #1 hockey mom … Sarah Palin!” Class of Philadelphia, you say? Palin’s entrance was greeted with a burst of boos - a Philly favorite - though there certainly was a sizable contingent of clappers among the orange-clad in the stands. So, to the hockey: Nigel Dawes’ lackluster start has earned him a game in a suit. The second-year winger was scratched, with Patrick Rissmiller seeing his first action of the season. Steve Valiquette also gets his first start in the nets. In the time I’ve written this, ... (link)