of pittsburgh penguins An investigation has been launched after a shipment of bobbleheads celebrating NHL great Jaromir Jagr was stolen in California.
Fans were to receive the gift as part of a giveaway during Thursday’s away game. san jose sharks, However, the Penguins informed them of the theft on social media, adding in a news release that they became aware of the missing shipment after the team did not receive it on time.
Jaromir Jagr speaks during the jersey retirement ceremony before the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on February 18, 2024. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
“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.
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“While this unfortunate incident further deepens 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 ensure that the priceless Jagr bobblehead is delivered to its rightful home. looking forward to it.”
The Penguins said it contacted the manufacturer and shipping company as soon as it learned of the missing shipment and alerted “appropriate state and federal authorities who are currently working to locate the shipment.”
Before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on February 18, 2024, a skater skates during warm-ups after having his jersey number retired and a banner hung in the rafters. Jaromir Jagr. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
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In addition to law enforcement, Juggle appears to be working on tracking bobbleheads.
Pittsburgh’s social media team downplayed the theft by publishing a video of Jagr, who participated in the raid.
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juggle Second leading scorer in NHL history, On February 18, the Penguins permanently retired his jersey number 68. He plays for his own team in his native Czech Republic.
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan holds up a poster of Jaromir Jagr during a game against the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena on February 18, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
The team announced Thursday that fans will be given a voucher to collect the bobblehead at a later date.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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