NY Governor Takes to the Ice at NHL Game, Gets Hostile Reception From Fans

A Madison Square Garden crowd let New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have a taste of how New York City fans treat underperformers Tuesday as booing filled the arena.

The Democrat attended the game as part of “Women’s Empowerment Night” with the New York Rangers playing the Anaheim Ducks, according to WIVB-TV.

Hochul, clad in jeans and a Rangers Jersey, walked out onto the ice on a red carpet for a ceremonial puck drop, waving as if there was not a boo bird in sight.

“Tonight, we’d like to salute Gov. Kathy Hochul, the first female governor of New York state,” the announcer said as she walked to center ice. “Governor Hochul began her career in public service in the greater Buffalo area, served in Congress and was twice elected lieutenant governor.

“Here to drop tonight’s ceremonial first puck, a champion of women’s rights and leader of the great state of New York, please welcome Gov. Kathy Hochul.”

Many in the crowd were anything but welcoming.

In WIVB’s report on the incident, anchor Dave Greber said, “Now we don’t know why the crowd was booing Hochul. We’ve reached out to the governor’s office and we’re still waiting to hear back.”

Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin