It wasn’t immediately clear where the foul language was uttered because multiple microphones are positioned at ice level and near the players’ benches
The NHL is looking into an apparent homophobic slur that Scotiabank Arena audio picked up from a player during the broadcast of Monday’s Maple Leafs-Lightning game.
Rielly was looking right at referee Brad Meier, as seen in clips on social media that include the audio, but the league did not name any player or players it was interviewing in the statement confirming its investigation.During tonight's @TBLightning – @MapleLeafs game, microphones picked up a player using a homophobic slur seemingly directed towards a referee. Not entirely sure who the player was, but it seems like Morgan Rielly was that player based on reports.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas made the following statement this evening following their game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning: pic.twitter.com/o6RaA7zTQS The Leafs are among clubs sponsoring game night tributes for the You Can Play movement, which encourages all LGBTQ fans to participate in sports.
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