Detroit Red Wings prospect Givani Smith says he and his brothers 'were raised to be mentally tough.' Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Joel Ward reached out, as did Jordan Subban and Kevin Weekes.
Detroit Red Wings prospect Givani Smith was raised to be aware he’d encounter racism, but the abuse became too much after the April 29 Ontario Hockey League playoff game between his Kitchener Rangers and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. After his Rangers pulled out a 4-3 overtime victory, Smith, who is black, skated by the Greyhounds’ bench and extended a middle finger.