Hot Mic Moment During Oilers-Wild Game Picks Up Offensive Slur on Live Broadcast
Viewers tuning in to the Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild match on Tuesday, October 20, were subjected to some offensive language during a particularly wild hot mic moment. With 11:34 left in the second period, someone on the Wild+ broadcast made a derogatory remark about goalies. “Every goalie’s [slur],” a man’s voice said in footage shared […]
During an Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild game on October 20, an offensive slur was accidentally broadcast live, creating a hot mic moment. With 11:34 left in the second period, a member of the Wild broadcast team uttered a derogatory remark about goalies, saying "[slur]." The clip quickly went viral on social media, with viewers questioning who made the comment.
Neither the Oilers nor Wild broadcasts featured the speaker, nor did the announcers Anthony LaPanta or Ryan Carter seem to have heard it. Some fans speculated that the comment originated from a fan in the stands, as laughter was audible in the background. Social media users expressed shock and disgust at the offensive language making it onto live television.
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