Michigan State University forward Jagger Joshua says he is "confused and pessimistic about the movement of diversity within hockey culture" after no supplementary discipline was given to an Ohio State player who called him a racial slur multiple times during a game on Nov. 11.
Joshua put out a statement on Twitter on Monday, saying one of the officials heard the slur and assessed a game misconduct penalty. He says there was an investigation into the incident by the Big Ten Conference and Ohio State, but that no further action has taken place.
Ohio State centre Kamil Sadlocha received a game misconduct penalty in that game.
"Acts of racism do not belong in hockey, as they can discourage African Americans and minorities like myself from playing and loving the game. Inaction in the face of racist comments and actions allow these behaviours to continue," Joshua said.
"... The ignorance of racism does not belong in our game, and I feel I need to make people aware that this incident occurred because without acknowledgement, the problem gets worse."
Joshua, a 23-year-old native of Dearborn, Mich., says he is thankful to his coaches and teammates for their support.
Joshua is in his fourth season with Michigan State.
