Ukrainian group says members attacked by Russian-speaking men after Edmonton NHL game
Police in Edmonton say they’re investigating an alleged altercation between Ukrainian and Russian supporters.
They are saying the alleged dispute occurred as individuals had been leaving Rogers Place enviornment after the Edmonton Oilers victory over the Washington Capitals final Wednesday.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to now and was booed each time he touched the puck on the Edmonton match.
Police say in an e-mail that officers subtle the state of affairs and nobody was arrested on the time.
A information launch from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Alberta alleges a few of their group members had been assaulted by a gaggle of Russian-speaking males exterior the world that night time.
The congress says it desires police to research the incident as a hate crime.
Edmonon mayor Amarjeet Sohi additionally tweeted in regards to the alleged altercation, saying the alleged assault was “fully unacceptable.”
The assault on Ukrainian group members exterior <a href=”https://twitter.com/RogersPlace?ref_src=twsrcpercent5Etfw”>@RogersPlace</a> final week was fully unacceptable. I spoke with President Boychuk to supply my assist and I urge all Edmontonians to stay united and keep away from division in solidarity with Ukraine and Edmonton’s Ukrainian group.
—@AmarjeetSohiYEG
