Report: 17 Fans Ejected From Penguins-Flyers Game For Not Wearing Masks
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Officials reportedly ejected 17 fans from the Penguins' game Thursday at PPG Paints Arena against the Flyers due to the mask policy.
The Athletic's Josh Yohe reports usher/security ejected the fans for not wearing masks. Yohe said he was told, "all were drinking."
Ushers/security ejected 17 fans from the Penguins/Flyers game for not wearing masks. I was told all were drinking. Here's a thought: Maybe don't sell alcohol at games right now.
— Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) March 5, 2021
For the first time in a year, fans were allowed back into PPG Paints Arena this week.
The team says masks must be worn at all times, except for when actively eating and drinking.
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