Canadian air traffic controller plays prank on Panthers' plane before Game 3

The Florida Panthers hockey club were on their way to Edmonton yesterday by plane to play in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight. However, when their flight was approaching Edmonton, they got an interesting call from a Canadian air traffic controller on the ground.

The air traffic controller calls the pilot to let him that:

After some radio silence the air traffic controller goes on to say:

After that comment, the pilot finally realizes it's a practical joke. The pilot responds by asking:

the co-pilot also responds by reminding the air traffic controller that:

After some laughter was exchanged, the air traffic controller mentioned that he hopes they knew it was a joke, and he is hopeful that Gary Bettman won't be on his case.

A few fans are in uproar about this exchange, but the reality of it is that it was a kind-hearted exchange by a few hockey fans.

Now that the Florida Panthers are safe and sound, they are gearing up for Game 3 in Edmonton against the Oilers tonight.

Source: sportskeeda.com
NHL fans react as Canadian air traffic controllers joke with Panthers' pilots ahead of Game 3