The Curse of the Babe?

By Zamboni

No, no, not that one. Not the fat guy traded by the Red Sox back in 1919. We mean the good-looking Witch from Wasilla in 2008 — you know, the one with all those expensive clothes?

Seems like every time Sarah Palin drops a ceremonial first puck at a hockey game, the home team loses.

First, it was the Philadelphia Flyers. Their season opener — which Palin headlined two weeks ago — was promptly ruined by the New York Rangers, 4 to 3.

Now, it's St. Louis' turn.

After welcoming Governor Palin at a puck-dropping ceremony last night, the Blues were promptly blanked by the L.A. Kings, 4-zip.

Blues goalie Manny Legace also had to leave the game after the first period. Why? He slipped on the carpet that had been laid on the ice for the Palins to walk on. Strained his left hip flexor.

Hm. We cats have been the victims of many superstitions over the years. So we think we know a curse when we see one.

We'd also bet that the Flyers are grateful to the Blues for taking on what's sure to be known as the Wasilla Whammy. That's because Philadelphia won their first game last night — beating the Devils 6 to 3.

Whew. We cats are relieved that our favorite team won't be under this curse anytime soon. Somehow we can't picture the Witch of Wasilla dropping a puck at the Bell Centre in Montreal. She wouldn't get a very warm welcome.