Blackhawks Forward Andrew Shaw Suspended One Game For Homophobic Slur
Andrew Shaw has been suspended one game and fined $5,000 by the NHL for making a homophobic slur and an “inappropriate gesture” towards on-ice officials. The incidents took place Tuesday night during the third period of the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
A statement from NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell addressed the incident:
"“While Mr. Shaw was apologetic and remorseful for both the offensive comments and the inappropriate gesture directed at the on-ice officials, he must be held accountable for his actions. The emotion of the moment cannot and will not be a mitigating factor for the conduct that is expected of an NHL player.”"
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Shaw met with the media and apologized for his actions on Wednesday:
“That’s not the type of guy I am.” Andrew Shaw met the media before
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departing for St. Louis.https://t.co/KsIvkN2rRy
Video of the entire incident is below, and quite frankly, Shaw had nothing to complain about. He was whistled for an obvious penalty.
The Blackhawks trail the Blues 3-1 in the series and desperately need Shaw on the ice, but he will miss a critical Game 5 in St. Louis on Thursday.