Lou Nolan is as much Flyers hockey as the orange and black on the uniforms and the flying P that is recognized worldwide.  However, tonight, Nolan was put into a tough situation tonight in game three of the Philadelphia Flyers first round playoff series against the Washington Capitals when fans began throwing objects on the ice.

A few weeks ago, we made note of a similar situation in Sunrise, Florida, when Andrew Imber had to implore to Panthers fans to not throw souvenir rats on the ice.  That was a light situation.  What happened tonight in Philadelphia, not so much.

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With 7:43 remaining in the third period, and the Capitals holding a 4-1 advantage en route to a 3-0 series lead, Dmitry Orlov was knocked into the boards causing a pretty good scuffle behind the Capitals goal.  Fans, showing their displeasure began throwing objects on the ice.

Lou Nolan telling #Flyers fans to stop throwing things on ice: “Stay classy. This is Philadelphia.” #Flyers pic.twitter.com/WKzi1SoEcb

— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) April 19, 2016

and

#Flyers fans toss things on the ice. PA announcer Lou Nolan tells them to show class. “This is Philadelphia, not somewhere else in the NHL.”

— Rob Maaddi Sports (@AP_RobMaaddi) April 19, 2016

Then Lou got upset.  And you don’t upset a Philadelphia institution.

Lou Nolan announces “to you classless fans” that one more bracelet on the ice will mark a delay-of-game penalty, and likely a goal.

— Dave Isaac (@davegisaac) April 19, 2016

Even fellow P. A. announcers sided with Lou.

.@ikhurshudyan Tip of the hat to PA Lou Nolan for showing class in a tough situation.

— Wes Johnson (@WesJohnsonVoice) April 19, 2016

And when the fans didn’t heed Lou’s warnings, the referees were forced to call the penalty.

Now Lou Nolan is downright pissed. STOP THROWING BRACELETS!!!! pic.twitter.com/zkxrnNgdPM

— Cindy Webster (@Cindy610) April 19, 2016

And Lou Nolan wins the quote of the year award…and P. A. announcers everywhere who’ve ever had to deal with objects thrown onto the ice/field/court cheered.

“okay now you’ve done it”- #LouNolan

— Enni (Evan) Kloepfer (@GoodGoingSystem) April 19, 2016

To Lou Nolan, we salute you for your handling of a tough and dangerous situation with class.