ESPN’s Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud’s name

Published May 9, 2023 2:53 pm

By MARK ANDERSON
AP Sports Writer

ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson has apologized to Zach Whitecloud after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman’s last name to toilet paper. Whitecloud is a First Nation member in Canada. Whitecloud told reporters that he spoke with Anderson on Tuesday morning. Anderson’s comments came while narrating Whitecloud scoring in the Knights’ 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Whitecloud is the first member of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to play in the NHL. Vegas leads the series 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Edmonton, Alberta.

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