Incident at Dallas Stars Game Under Investigation

A ticket holder at a Dallas Stars hockey game recently reported a group of fans who allegedly made a “Nazi salute.” The Dallas Stars organization is now looking into the matter, which gained attention after a video surfaced online.

The footage was captured by Courtney Ripley, a Stars fan who was situated near the individuals involved. Typically, supporters at the American Airlines Center cheer enthusiastically, often chanting “Dallas Stars.” However, Ripley stated that the group was instead mimicking a Nazi salute.

“It was pretty shocking,” she mentioned, adding that “everything they were doing was scoring.” After witnessing the incident, Ripley contacted the arena’s fan misconduct hotline. She was informed that staff would address the situation, yet despite sharing her video and seat details, she found it disappointing that no staff member seemed to approach the men.

Ripley remarked, “It’s a little disappointing on that front, too.”

Though captured during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs back on December 21, Ripley’s video only went viral recently. Investigations are currently ongoing at the American Airlines Center in partnership with the Stars.

In a statement, the arena emphasized its commitment to maintaining a space free of hateful or discriminatory behavior. They condemned actions depicted in the video and are conducting a thorough investigation.

A spokesperson for the Stars echoed this sentiment, affirming their agreement with the arena’s statement and emphasizing their efforts to clarify the situation.

The American Airlines Center has a strict policy against disruptive behavior, stating that actions resulting in ejection could include foul language, abusive remarks, or obscene gestures.

Interestingly, while offensive gestures are prohibited, the specific rules don’t seem to explicitly address gestures unless they are directed at players, staff, or referees. It’s an odd gap, I think, not having specific guidelines for this sort of thing.