Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear responded to the racist remarks he received after his team was swept in the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Winnipeg Jets.
Edmonton Oilers"I'm here to stand up to this behaviour... I'm proud of where I come from. I'm proud to be from Ochapowace First Nation. I'm not just doing this for myself. I'm doing this for all people of colour & for the next generation."<br><br>Ethan Bear's statement in response to racist comments. pic.twitter.com/3CK6DENnHC
"I'm here to stand up to this behavior," he said. "I'm proud of where I come from.