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Fan Throws Banana at Wayne Simmonds
By Kyle Scott
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A fan in attendance at Thursday night's Flyers-Red Wings game in London, Ontario hurled a banana at newcomer Wayne Simmonds during the shootout, according to Frank Seravalli.
After the game, Simmonds took the high road. The quotes via Sam Carchidi:
"I guess it's something I have to deal with — being a black player playing a predominantly white sport."
Awful.
Oh yeah, he scored on the play.
Gary Bettman released a statement this morning:
"We have millions of great fans who show tremendous respect for our players and for the game. The obviously stupid and ignorant action by one individual is in no way representative of our fans or the people of London, Ontario."
Seravalli has more. There's a grainy vidoe of the shootout after the jump.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.