"I Know I Triggered some People": Ron MacLean Issues Statement for Cracking "Roofies" Joke During Stanley Cup Final Broadcast

Will an apology save Ron MacLean from the outrage mob that got Don Cherry?

X (Ron MacLean)Author: Alex Dhaliwal Ron MacLean watched on as the fallout ended Don Cherry’s “Coach’s Corner” era, a controversy that many fans still see as a mob-driven outrage culture firing. Now, years later, the mob is coming after MacLean after an on-air “roofies” remark sparked outrage and an on-air apology from the sports announcer.Before the Carolina Hurricanes lifted the Stanley Cup Sunday, Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean addre…

Ron MacLean apologizes for offensive joke told on 'Hockey Night in Canada'

One of the most recognizable broadcasters on 'Hockey Night in Canada' got himself in some hot water during the Stanley Cup Final.

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"I know I triggered some people": Ron MacLean issues statement for cracking "roofies" joke during Stanley Cup Final broadcast

Veteran Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean faced backlash and issued an on-air statement after making a controversial joke referencing “roofies” in a pregame segment during Game 6 of the 2026 Sta

Ron MacLean forced to apologize during Stanley Cup broadcast.

Longtime National Hockey League broadcaster Ron MacLean is in some hot water tonight after inappropriate comments he made on air resulted in MacLean being forced to issue a public apology.On Sunday night, during the broadcast of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, MacLean made comments during a segment that referenced the movie "The Hangover," comments that caused several fans to do a double take when they heard MacLean utter the words."Roofies wil…