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Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, e-mail a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion in future installments.

Please recall a previous edition of Jersey Fouls in which we featured Florida Panthers formal wear that was given a strong PASS by the readership.

Well, meet Kerry D., standing here with a gentleman whose name we didn't catch. That post featuring her now-famous dress was forwarded to her by a friend, and she was "surprised to see my lower half appear on the screen."

Kerry wanted to pass along this photo of both of her halves, along with the story behind this rather unique bit of puckhead fashion pride. Turns out she actually made this ensemble herself. From Kerry, via email:

"Unfortunately, the night of my law school dance happened to fall on the night of a Panther game, and obviously if I was going to miss the game I had to at least represent my team and make myself a Florida Panthers dress!  Say what you want, but I love all my teams and always wear jerseys and such on game days. I even had my pinstriped Marlins prom dress in high school.

"I'm not a big fan of formal events or dressing up in general, so I figure if I have to go, I might as well wear something cool that I like. Since I had to miss that Saturday night game, I figured it would be fun to wear Panthers stuff.  I just wanted to make a dress that definitely screamed 'Panthers fanatic' while not looking too tacky or insane :-).  It only took a couple days, but it came out pretty cool and now my friend's little sister is going to wear it to her prom! We're just huge hockey fans down here, contrary to what many people think about Floridians!"

And there you go. Speaking for the brotherhood here, we're pretty sure any female puckhead that is so distraught about missing a game that she sews together a dress to support the team is a female puckhead for whom we have both massive respect and beer money. Despite her admission about the Marlins prom dress.

Thanks for the note, Kerry. If the Panthers miraculously make the playoffs and (furthering the miracle) win the Cup, we at Puck Daddy demand that Cory Stillman accept the Chalice from Mr. Bettman while wearing this Panthers dress. Or that Mr. Bettman walks out wearing it himself. One of the two.

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  1. Ryan R
    1. Posted by Ryan R Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    I'm in love. My prom date just looked like a Panther, whiskers included.
  2. onmyown
    2. Posted by onmyown Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    DAMN!!!!
    Nice show of respect to your team. Did the Panthers win that night, cause you sure did.
  3. books
    3. Posted by books Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Hey buddy...yah you standing beside Kerry. Give her a ring. Like right now. My wife doesn't even really like hockey...which is nearly grounds for divorce up here in Canada.
    I don't think I could handle seeing Bettman in that dress...although I don't think this is his style. I picture him more of the cheeky sort who would choose to dress in leather chaps and well - nothing else - if he could get a way with it - well maybe a leather cap, but only if the it's like a real formal occasion at the Blue Oyster Pub.
  4. emily h
    4. Posted by emily h Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    That dress would look so cool in teal!
  5. Hemsky
    5. Posted by Hemsky Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    Is that Dustin Brown?
  6. Eric Meyerson
    6. Posted by Eric Meyerson Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT

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    Now I want to see the pinstriped Marlins gown.
  7. Hemsky
    7. Posted by Hemsky Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    Yes, we need more pix.
  8. Fin-atic
    8. Posted by Fin-atic Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    Ewww. She should take that dress off right now. Not because I dislike the panthers though....
    I agree with #3, my wife won't even sit in the same room as a hockey game. Ring up man.
  9. aw3s0me
    9. Posted by aw3s0me Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:17 pm EDT

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    im hard
  10. Wyshynski
    10. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ Hemsky
    +1. The 'C' is in his pocket.
    Wait, that didn't sound right ...
  11. Joe N
    11. Posted by Joe N Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    @books Bettman in dress????Leather Chaps???Just you thinking that is wrong!! lol...I think a nice red and white dress with a winged wheel strategicly placed over a boob would be really nice!
  12. Justin K
    12. Posted by Justin K Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    The Panthers should hire her as a fashion designer. Well done, Kerry!
  13. M
    13. Posted by M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    And I can't even get my wife to watch any sports let alone sew a button on a shirt. Now that is good upbringing.
  14. skapunknj
    14. Posted by skapunknj Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Totally agree with #3. Dude, marry her. Hockey fanatic and in law school. So she's also gonna make bank (which means guaranteed season tickets in the lower bowl). If she doesn't have a ring on her finger, I'm personally confiscating your man card. Even qualifying her as a 7 (on a 1-to-10 scale) looks-wise, throw in the other two and she's bumped up to a 9.
  15. Hans Gruber
    15. Posted by Hans Gruber Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Calm down guys. It is an attractive girl in a dress. Act like you have actually had some before. I know for some of you , you can't.
  16. Sobu
    16. Posted by Sobu Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    That's a pretty nifty dress. The colors remind me of a parrot.
  17. Patrick
    17. Posted by Patrick Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    Those upper arms of hers almost look bigger than Hillary Duff's.
  18. James S
    18. Posted by James S Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    My glasses just fogged up, and Buttman would look great in a graduation "Dunce Cap and Gown". Matching purse, of course.
  19. Symo
    19. Posted by Symo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    God bless you Kerry. You give us all hope and wood at the same time.
  20. Fin-atic
    20. Posted by Fin-atic Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    @andrew I can't speak for anyone else, I've just been married too long.....
  21. The Hippomaster
    21. Posted by The Hippomaster Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    im surprised there hasn't already been a gary bettman/cory stillman photoshop
  22. TheTick
    22. Posted by TheTick Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    Bettman can't wear it, it's much too long.
  23. Hangovers are for the weak
    23. Posted by Hangovers are for the weak Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    Did anyone else hear a "boi-oi-oing!" followed by the sound of something hitting the underside of the computer desk?
  24. timthenchant3r
    24. Posted by timthenchant3r Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Andrew, why all the hate? I suspect you are gay now and are jealous that people get excited over a good looking hockey fanatic.
  25. puck it dano
    25. Posted by puck it dano Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    A hockey dress.... at least she did a better job than the fashion students the Kings hired to do something cutesy with their third jersey... have the Panthers seen this?

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