Detroit Red Wings winger Filip Zadina used a derogatory term during a post-game press conference on Saturday.
After a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, the 21-year-old was in the middle of commenting on a forceful hit from forward Conor Garland that sent Zadina to the ice and the Canucks winger to the penalty box, when he used an offensive term for little people.
Filip Zadina calls Conor Garland a “Midget,” after his third period hit. pic.twitter.com/JfkHxE9XPN
“I went to chase the puck, went reaching for the puck, and he reversed hit me, I guess,” Zadina said, describing the hit.