Joel Ward's Game-Winning Goal for the Capitals Led to Nasty Racist Comments on Twitter

Some people probably want to blame the vile reaction on Boston fans, but I’m sure there are plenty of idiots throughout the country who were watching hockey and were surprised to see a black guy score a goal. Like every one of these pathetic stories – be it in hockey or soccer – it’s surprising that people would actually still use this word.

If you were wondering, Ward is Canadian. His parents are originally from Barbados.

[via Crossing Broad, Black Sports Online, ]