Warning: Content may distress some readersThe ECHL acted swiftly on Sunday, suspending defenceman Jacob Panetta indefinitely pending a hearing, for an apparent racist gesture toward opponent and fellow Canadian Jordan Subban of the South Carolina Stingrays during Saturday night's game. After the game, Subban accused Panetta of making a monkey gesture. Jordan Subban, also 26, further shared some thoughts on social media. WATCH | Laraque says the ECHL is under pressure to mete out appropriate punishment:Canadian hockey player cut from team after apparent racist gesture on ice Duration 7:19 The ECHL indefinitely suspended Canadian hockey defenceman Jacob Panetta, pending a hearing, for an apparent racist gesture toward fellow Canadian player Jordan Subban. The ECHL, formerly called the East Coast Hockey League, is a mid-level professional loop comprising 25 American teams and two in Canada — the St. John's-based Newfoundland Growlers and Trois-Rivières Lions in Quebec.

Source: CBC News January 23, 2022 20:16 UTC