SALT LAKE CITY — Police are reminding the public that 911 is reserved for actual emergencies, even in Canada, where many may feel the success of their hockey team is a life and death situation.
On Tuesday night at the Delta Center, the Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers in dramatic fashion, in overtime, in what many consider to be one of the games of the year for Utah.
The Mammoth were down by two goals after the first period, and fell behind two more times before tying the game in the third, and Clayton Keller netted the game-winner in overtime, 6-5. The win was exciting for Utah fans who may have gotten a preview of the Mammoth's first-round playoff matchup.
But not so much for the Oilers and their fans, who lost their second straight game and gave up five goals or more on consecutive nights.
On Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Department in Alberta posted a reminder on its Instagram feed that 911 is reserved for actual emergencies.
"Last night, #rcmpalberta received a 911 call from a man asking where the Oilers could get a starting goalie. We understand that in Canada, this could be an emergency to some. However, this is not a valid reason to dial 911."
Edmonton rebounded Wednesday with a 5-2 win over San Jose. The Mammoth are back in the Delta Center on Thursday, hosting the Predators.
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