RELEASE: Bear, Oilers and NHL respond to racist comments

Defenceman shares statement after receiving hateful comments directed towards him on social media following Monday's game

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EDMONTON, AB - Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear has issued a statement in response to the racist, hateful comments directed towards him on social media following Monday's game:

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