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Ducks' Gudas Apologizes for Homophobic Slur During Tournament

2/26/2026

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Radko Gudas, a Czech defenseman for Anaheim Ducks, apologized for using a homophobic slur during the Canada-Czechia quarterfinal.
He said he did not realize the word's meaning and expressed regret.
The incident followed his injury to Canadian captain Sidney Crosby, sidelined for remainder of the tournament.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did not penalize him; the NHL has fined players for similar language.

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Radko Gudas, a Czech defenseman for Anaheim Ducks, apologized for using a homophobic slur during the Canada-Czechia quarterfinal.
He said he did not realize the word's meaning and expressed regret.
The incident followed his injury to Canadian captain Sidney Crosby, sidelined for remainder of the tournament.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did not penalize him; the NHL has fined players for similar language.