After some Black minor hockey players in western Quebec alleged they were racially abused, a Gatineau, Que., team has suspended six of its players.
Several Black minor hockey players have come forward alleging racial abuse this seasonBlesson Ethan Citegetse, 14, says an opposing player called him the N-word during a game last weekend.issued a news release Friday in response to the allegations by apologizing to two U15 AAA players and their families "following deplorable incidents that occurred on and off the ice."
Along with the six player suspensions, the team says all players on the team will also take an education and awareness class on discrimination.
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