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Game of Thrones Night left hockey fans feeling flushed (Photo)

The iconic Iron Throne from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” has been much parodied, using materials like carrots.

The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League created their own Iron Throne on “Game of Thrones Night” … and took the “Throne” part quite seriously.

Via USHL
Via USHL

We guess actually having this as King Joffery’s throne would have been way too appropriate, given what a little … king he was.

“Game of Thrones” Night was held on Saturday, before the junior league team’s game against rival Cedar Rapids. The team said that there was a local tie to the fantasy book series, as creator George R.R. Martin used to live in Dubuque and has said “the harsh winters in Iowa were part of the inspiration for the fringed temperatures the books and show are set in,” according to KWWL.

The gimmick for the night, as you can see: “The Throne.” Fans could get pictures with this Porcelain Throne. The team asked fans to bring rolls of toilet paper to the game, which was then donated to local area shelters.

So good news, local shelters of Dubuque: Wiping is coming …

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