Worst. Valentine's. Day. Promotion. EVAH!

Brought to you by my new favorite hockey team, the Washington Capitals.

Why are they my new favorite hockey team? Because I got to party with them on Super Bowl Sunday, as I was at the same bar the team attended following their overtime victory over the New York Islanders, and Olaf Korzig bought me a couple of shots after I congratulated him for being named player of the game. That's pretty much all it takes to make them my new favorite team.

Anyway, despite their status as my new favorite team, their PR department clearly did not think their Valentine's Day PR promotion through. Why do I say that? This is why:

Stop by the community relations table behind section 104 at the Caps game on Saturday, Feb. 10, for a Valentine’s Day Puck Surprise. For $25 you can buy a package that includes an autographed puck with Hershey’s Kisses. What’s the surprise? Almost every puck is autographed by a Caps player.

I know, sounds like a deal right? Heh. It Turns out some "lucky" pucks dont have autographs on them. What happens if you spend $25 on an unsigned Valentine's Day puck?

If the puck you select is not signed, Alexander Semin will sign it for you personally after the game!

Ahhh...nothing says Valentine's Day like Semin.

But, to the Caps credit, they are worried about exposing minors to Semin. From the official rules:

Only the winner will be allowed to meet Semin. If the winner is under the age of 18, he or she may be accompanied by one adult.

So, it's kind of like the Junior Prom. It's a chaparoned date with Semin.

In any event, I suppose it's the thought that counts. So cross your fingers, ladies (and Rosetta) you just might get all the Semin you could possibly want on Valentine's Day. Start buying your tickets now!

posted by Jack M. at 03:48 PM

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