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Hall of Infamy
Michael Farber
December 15, 2003
Denis Hamel's racist taunting of Ray Emery last season was the most recent such incident in hockey that became public knowledge. Here are three others.
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December 15, 2003

Hall Of Infamy

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Denis Hamel's racist taunting of Ray Emery last season was the most recent such incident in hockey that became public knowledge. Here are three others.

March 7, 2003

INCIDENT: Former NHL goalie John Vanbiesbrouck, owner-general manager-coach of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds junior team, uses a racial slur while talking about Trevor Daley, one of his players.

FALLOUT: Vanbiesbrouck resigns as G.M. and coach.

December 27, 1999

INCIDENT: Ottawa forward Vaclav Prospal uses an ethnic slur in a confrontation with Montreal defenseman Patrice Brisebois.

FALLOUT: The NHL orders Prospal to undergo counseling.

April 3, 1999

INCIDENT: San Jose defenseman Bryan Marchment makes a racist comment to Vancouver wing Donald Brashear.

FALLOUT: The NHL suspends Marchment for one game.

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