St Louis Blues apologize for antisemitic banners at game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

The St Louis Blues have apologized after fans displayed antisemitic banners during a game against Vegas on Thursday.

The St Louis Blues issued a statement on Monday condemning antisemitic banners displayed by fans during Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Enterprise Center. Signs reading 'Israel Kills' and 'Free America from Israel' were held in the stands during the match.

Arena staff and local law enforcement responded immediately by confiscating the banners and ejecting the individuals involved. Owner Tom Stillman said the messages were 'vile' and 'unforgivable' and did not represent the team or its hometown. 'Antisemitism has no place in our community, and we will never allow it in our building,' he stated.

A group calling itself the 2026 Freedom Convoy claimed responsibility for the protest. The group said it had spent hours talking with people in St Louis and that 'an overwhelming majority' opposed the use of tax dollars for Israel's military.

How it is being reported

• NHL's Blues offer apology following anti-Israel banners that were seen at recent gameNHL St. Louis Blues chairman Tom Stillman called antisemitic banners at Thursday's game "vile" and "unforgivable" after protesters targeted fans.Fox News · 27 Oct, 19:12
• Hockey team forced to apologize after fans displayed vile antisemitic messages during gameThe statement read: 'The vile messages of hate briefly displayed at our game last Thursday were unfortunate and unforgivable, and not remotely representative of our fans or our hometown.'Daily Mail Sport · 27 Oct, 14:12

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