AHL Head Coach Given Massive Suspension After Using Homophobic Slur
The AHL has slapped a Head Coach with a major suspension after he used a homophobic slur
AHL HC Suspended After Homophobic Remarks
The American Hockey League has suspended Chicago Wolves Head Coach Bob Nardella for 10 Games for using a homophobic slur towards an official in the third period of a game against the Texas Stars.
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Nardella, who was given a misconduct during the game, was suspended for "abuse of officials". What specific language used was not reported by the league. The AHL reaffirmed support for the LGBT+ community in a statement saying,
"The American Hockey League is committed to building a culture that is safe, inclusive and free from abuse, harassment and all forms of unethical behavior or misconduct".
Nardella, a former player with the Wolves, was named the team's Head Coach for the 2023-24 AHL season after Chicago went independent from their NHL partners, the Carolina Hurricanes, in a dispute over Chicago's veteran policy for results vs Carolina's demand for emphasis on development.
Since seperating from the Hurricanes, the Wolves have had a difficult first season, sitting in last place in the AHL with a 5-13-1-1 record.
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12 DECEMBRE | 136 ANSWERS AHL Head Coach Given Massive Suspension After Using Homophobic Slur Was the suspension for Bob Nardella justified? | ||
| Yes | 71 | 52.2 % |
| No | 65 | 47.8 % |
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