Bakersfield Condors defencemen Brandon Manning has been disciplined for uttering a racial slur to an opposing player.
29-year old Manning of Prince George was slapped a 5 game suspension as a result of an incident in Monday’s game against the Ontario Reign.
The Condors are the affiliate team of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers.
According to a statement released on the Condor’s Twitter page, Manning apologized to the player after the game.
“Last night I made comments to an opposing player that were stupid and offensive. After the game, I spoke with the opposing player in person, which I’m very grateful for. He allowed me to apologize and I took full responsibility for what I said,” said Manning in the statement.
“To say I’ve learned from this situation is an understatement and I promise to be better.”
“This is a very serious matter, we are disappointed by Brandon’s comment and we fully support the American Hockey League’s decision,” said Condors GM Keith Gretzky, also in a statement.
Manning was put on waivers by the Oilers at the end of December.
He currently has 4 points in 10 AHL games.
A statement from Brandon Manninghttps://t.co/dQg8azsv5c pic.twitter.com/wh53qNfJDZ
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) January 21, 2020
A statement from Condors General Manager and Oilers Assistant General Manager Keith Gretzky:https://t.co/Rkdx0vjDO2 pic.twitter.com/mnh6jnCezA
— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) January 21, 2020