Pheonix Copley criticizes offensive posts from company he invests in
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Pheonix Copley, goalie for the Columbus Blue Jackets, issued a statement on October 6 denouncing offensive posts from Sport Drink, a company he partially owns. The posts promoted violence and included homophobic slurs and racist imagery. Copley's remarks come after public backlash against the company's marketing efforts, which included a controversial post mocking a tragic event. While he distances himself from these actions, it remains unclear whether he plans to divest from Sport Drink.
- •Copley signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Blue Jackets on July 1.
- •Sport Drink's posts provoked significant public criticism.
- •Copley stated he does not condone the company's social media content.
- •The Blue Jackets have not commented on the situation.
- •Copley's future involvement with Sport Drink is uncertain.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets' Pheonix Copley issues statement on offensive posts
"Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pheonix Copley says he does not condone offensive posts made by controversial company he partially owns.
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