Oilers Ethan Bear Receiving Racist Messages on Social Media

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ethan Bear has been receiving a number of racist messages via social media as we are reminded of how terrible some people are. Bear's girlfriend released a message on Tuesday morning, outlining some of what's been going on.

Ethan Bear's girlfriend shared this post after she said he received racist messages on his social media - adding that he appreciates the love and support from everyone else. #yeg #oilers #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/7uwHShsHlj
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) May 26, 2021

This is just brutal to hear about and you wish everyone had the same level of respect and dignity in the world, but unfortunately as we know, that's not the case at all. Some in the hockey community have reached out and shown their support for Bear and let's hope we can continue the fight for equality and respect for all:

Ethan Bear is a very good hockey player. Lift him up and he will be an integral part of any success the Oilers have in the future.

More importantly, Ethan Bear is an incredible human. If you’re sending racist remarks his way, you’re just a dickhead. Hockey doesn’t want you. https://t.co/jIfp7vaTFO
— Andrew Ference (@Ferknuckle) May 26, 2021

Well said, Andrew.
Beyond terrible and unacceptable that Ethan Bear should be subjected to that.
Let's support Ethan Bear ! https://t.co/pdf06AyAX4
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 26, 2021

Ethan Bear is a very good young two-way defenceman who, it should go without saying, doesn't deserve to have to deal with racist bullshit. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/nUr9CnDllG
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) May 26, 2021

We are so proud to have this autographed Ethan Bear Cree jersey hanging in our brewery. Ethan is an inspiration for so many! pic.twitter.com/AsRurLLTrW
— Arcadia (@arcadiabrewco) May 26, 2021

Hockey is a sport that can unite our community. Ethan Bear is a role model and an inspiration for many Edmontonians. Racism has no place in sports, or in our city. https://t.co/Vu8zWxmte3
— Amarjeet Sohi (@AmarjeetSohiYEG) May 26, 2021