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AHL player banned 10 games for directing ‘racially insensitive language’ toward opponent
Associated Press via NY Post ^ | 3/07/25

Posted on 03/07/2025 5:56:50 PM PST by Libloather

Syracuse Crunch forward Maxim Groshev was suspended 10 games Friday by the American Hockey League for using what the AHL termed “racially insensitive language” toward an opponent.

The game in question occurred Saturday against Rochester.

Because Groshev already sat out one game, he will be eligible to return to play March 30.

He also can appeal the remainder of his suspension after eight games if he takes part in the NHL’s Player Inclusion Coalition and makes what is deemed by AHL President and CEO Scott Howson as sufficient progress in the training program.

“The American Hockey League is committed to building a culture that is safe, inclusive, and free from abuse, harassment and all forms of unethical behavior or misconduct, and believes that individual inclusion learning is a key element of improving league-wide culture,” the league said in a statement.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Local News; Sports
KEYWORDS: ahl; banned; hockey; language; race; sportsball
Haven't watched hockey in many moons. Do they still sing three national anthems during away games in Canada?
1 posted on 03/07/2025 5:56:50 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

But for a fist fight with lots of punches, only a two minute penalty. Amazing.


2 posted on 03/07/2025 5:59:38 PM PST by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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To: Libloather

He must have called someone a Trudeau.


3 posted on 03/07/2025 6:01:10 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Libloather

What did he say?


4 posted on 03/07/2025 6:01:55 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Libloather

Probably called him a Canuck.


5 posted on 03/07/2025 6:04:00 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

Or a Snow Mexican. Frost Back is good too.


6 posted on 03/07/2025 6:04:46 PM PST by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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blacks are the biggest babies.


7 posted on 03/07/2025 6:07:41 PM PST by imabadboy99
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To: ifinnegan

Doesn’t matter, very poor judgement on his part. If he had punched him out instead, he would have only gotten a 2 minute penalty.


8 posted on 03/07/2025 6:09:00 PM PST by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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To: Libloather

If I never hear the word “inclusive” again it will be too soon.


9 posted on 03/07/2025 6:34:20 PM PST by toddausauras (Trump 2.0 is a much needed miracle.)
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To: volare737
If he had punched him out instead, he would have only gotten a 2 minute penalty.

Fighting (when both players are willing and engaged) is a 5 min penalty. Fighting an unwilling adversary is a 10 minute misconduct or a match penalty (whole game) with a review from the league. If a 5 min or match penalty is assessed in the last minutes of the game, the coach is fined. That's career limiting at the AHL level.

10 posted on 03/07/2025 6:40:38 PM PST by Damifino (The true measure of a man is found in what he would do if he knew no one would ever find out.)
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To: Damifino

Still would have been less punishment
if he just punched him out instead…..lol.


11 posted on 03/07/2025 7:00:42 PM PST by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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To: Libloather

A ten-game suspension is even worse than European soccer standards for players. However, fans over there have been banned for life for throwing bananas at African players.


12 posted on 03/07/2025 7:19:11 PM PST by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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To: Libloather

Hey got suspended for CHIRPING? WOW!


13 posted on 03/07/2025 9:55:52 PM PST by FrankRizzo890
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To: FrankRizzo890

Even hockey has gone woke.


14 posted on 03/08/2025 12:52:20 AM PST by spincaster (ifi)
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