Blackhawks Andrew Shaw suspended one game fined 5K for homophobic slur gestur

Andrew Shaw's apology did not help him avoid NHL discipline for usinga homophobic slur Tuesday night. The Blackhawks forward fordirectingthe slur toward an official and making an obscene gesture. Shaw willalso be required to undergo sensitivity training. MORE: "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 Happy Gilmore Jersey accountable for his actions," Colin Campbell,NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations,said in a . "The emotion of the moment cannot and will not be a mitigating factor for the conduct that is expected of an NHL player." The Blackhawks released their ownstatement, inwhich they reiterated theirstance on being an all-inclusive organization. MORE: Shaw was angry after receiving a penalty late in the third period ofthe Blackhawks'4-3 lo s to the Blues in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series. Television cameras showed him making thederogatory remarks towardan official as he sat in the penalty box. Before he stepped into the box, Shaw flipped off someone on the ice, although it's not clear who. After the game, Shaw claimedhe didn't remember what he said.On Wednesday, he apologized for his comments, saying they don't represent "the type of guy I am." St. Louis has a 3-1 series lead and can eliminate the Shaw-le s Blackhawks with a win at homeThursday. Gerry Cheevers Jersey

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