Sean Avery was a healthy scratch for the second straight game as the CT Whale lost their ninth straight game 5-4 in a shootout against Norfolk.But it wasn't all bad for Whale fans, as they left the game with a little souvenir...Yes folks, as readers Kathy and Theresa show us, it was in fact Wade Redden bobblehead night. And ironically on his special night, Redden was out with an injury....so let me get this straight, Avery was a second straight healthy scratch for the Whale's ninth straight loss on Wade Redden bobblehead night. That is just a surreal scenario.Remember to follow me on Twitter & Facebook or e-mail me at nyrfan94@yahoo.com.
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