WINNIPEG – RCMP are investigating allegations of racial abuse after they were called to a minor hockey game where fighting broke out on the ice and in the stands.
No injuries were reported following the fight in Stonewall, Man., but witnesses said a linesman was kicked and punched by members of the Lake Manitoba First Nation bantam team.
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Lake Manitoba coaches allege the game officials made racist remarks and swore at their players during the championship game against a Stonewall bantam team.
About 100 people were removed from the rink after police arrived.
No one has been arrested or charged.
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