It's likely not the welcome Jordan Subban, brother of Malcom and PK, was hoping for after joining the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga (EBEL), based on Austria. While serving a five minute penalty during a game between his team, the Dornbirn Bulldogs, and the Graz 99ers Friday night. some fans in the stands started directing monkey noises toward Subban, a clear sign of racism.
The 99ers immediately apologized for the incident, saying the team "will do everything to ensure that something like this never happens again. Should we locate the guilty persons here, they will receive an immediate, lifelong ban."
The EBEL itself also released a statement condemning the actions. "The Erste Bank Ice Hockey League will investigate these incidents in more detail and speak with everyone involved, but one thing is clear: racism , xenophobia, prejudice and exclusion have no place in our league! We stand for a peaceful and respectful togetherness."
Subban, 24, has played 232 games in the AHL, but never managed to find his way to the NHL. He signed with Dornbirn after becoming a free agent over the summer.
Source: Laola1
