Hockey Team Auction Flops With Zero Bids After Ridiculous Price Tag
The Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League auctioned a game-worn helmet of former player Porter Martone, who is currently excelling in the NHL playoffs with the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite setting an initial price of $1,000, the auction received zero bids after nearly a week. Fans criticized the high starting price for an item that is not autographed and has limited collectible value.
- ▪The Brampton Steelheads auctioned a game-worn helmet of Porter Martone for $1,000.
- ▪No bids were placed on the helmet during the week-long auction.
- ▪Porter Martone, a former Steelheads player, is currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL playoffs.
- ▪The helmet was not autographed, which fans noted as a reason for the lack of interest.
- ▪The failed auction has drawn public ridicule on social media platforms like X.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.It's not a surprise when fans learn that teams, in fact, are businesses.They want to make money, especially in the postseason when tensions are highest.And that rings true even for teams that aren't in the playoffs or in the same league, as long as there are connections to players doing well in those playoffs.More news: Buffalo Sabres Make History With Playoff Win Over Boston Bruins...More news: Auston Matthews Urged to Demand Trade From Maple Leafs After Being BooedMeet the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League, one of the most prominent junior leagues in North America.19-year-old Porter Martone…
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