Oilers GM Ken Holland disgusted by racist comments directed at defenceman Ethan Bear
Edmonton Oilers' Ethan Bear (74) checks Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Copp (9) during third period NHL playoff action in Edmonton on May 19, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
May 26, 2021 - 7:23 PM
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland says any racist comments directed to Indigenous defenceman Ethan Bear are "totally unacceptable" and "disgusting."
Holland says he was told about the issue by Oilers staff just before his season-ending address to the media on Wednesday.
Bear's girlfriend, Lenasia Ned, posted on social media the defenceman "received numerous racist messages and comments" in the aftermath of the Oilers' four-game series loss against the Winnipeg Jets in the opening round of the NHL playoffs.