California has once again become synonymous with theft problems after a large shipment of National Hockey League bobbleheads was stolen, the team announced.
18,000 bobbleheads commemorating legendary Czech Republic-born player Jaromir Jagr were reportedly stolen from the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins in a cargo theft incident after the package arrived in California.
The 52-year-old recently had his jersey number retired by the team. He was with the team for 10 years and won two Stanley Cups. Jagr is second to Wayne Gretzky. all time points He ranks fourth in the NHL in career goals and fifth in assists.
“The Pittsburgh Penguins today announced that a shipment containing Jaromir Jagr’s bobblehead for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks was stolen upon arrival in California. As a result, the bobblehead is not in Pittsburgh and will not be distributed at tonight’s game. “However, it will be distributed at a later date,” the team said. press release.
“We are shocked to have been the victim of cargo theft and are working closely with local and federal authorities to investigate,” Penguins Director of Business Operations Kevin Acklin said in a statement. “While this unfortunate incident further expands on the legend of Jaromir Jagr, who will be a guest at tonight’s game, we are committed to working with our fans to solve this theft and deliver the priceless Jagr bobblehead to its rightful home. I’m looking forward to it,” Acklin added. .
Jagr is becoming increasingly popular because he often makes jokes about himself. symbolic 1990s Mullet Last year I attended a number of NHL events.
A former player joked on his X account that he was currently looking for a “bubble head.”
“Did anyone see my bubble head?? 18,000 pieces. I actually got one, but I was missing 17,999 pieces. Please let me know. Thank you,” Juggle wrote.
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ media team quickly produced a video showing Jagger getting into his car with the bobblehead in the passenger seat and beginning to look for it. The video sparked a conspiracy that the package theft was a publicity stunt, with the host saying,pat mcafee show“I wonder if this story was a work.”
“Was the theft a publicity stunt?” a fan asked the hockey team. Instagram.
“Unfortunately, it was actually stolen,” the team responded. “All fans in attendance will receive a voucher containing a one-time scannable barcode needed to claim their bobblehead at a later date,” the team added.
Fans must attend a match to receive a bobblehead.
Jagr famously retired from professional hockey in December 2022 to prevent his home team from being penalized for lack of players.
After leaving the NHL in 2018, Jagr played in the Czech Republic league. top league For the Kladno Knights team, of which he is majority owner. The team was reduced to just 12 players due to illness, and after postponing the previous game, risked facing league disciplinary action if another game was postponed.
Jagr, who appeared to retire after not appearing in the team’s first 26 games, decided to suit up to avoid penalties. He had two assists in just 15 minutes of ice time.
The Pittsburgh Penguins said they are working with the manufacturer, shipping company, and state and federal authorities to locate the shipment.
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