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Ron MacLean apologizes for roofies comment during Stanley Cup pregame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Ron MacLean apologizes for roofies comment during Stanley Cup pregame

Summary

Canadian broadcaster Ron MacLean issued an on-air apology during the pregame show for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The incident occurred after a skit spoofing "The Hangover" movie, where MacLean made a comment referencing roofies. He later acknowledged the inappropriateness of his remark, stating it was a mistake and expressed regret for offending viewers. The Stanley Cup Final matchup features the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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By the Numbers

•Ron MacLean made a comment about roofies during a pregame skit.
•The skit spoofed 'The Hangover' movie.
•MacLean called his remark a 'bad mistake' on air.
•The Stanley Cup Final game is between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes.
•MacLean apologized for offending viewers following the incident.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ron MacLean apologizes for ‘roofie’ joke during Stanley Cup Final broadcast
3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Broadcaster Ron MacLean apologizes for roofies comment in Stanley Cup pregame show

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Ron MacLean, one of Canada’s most beloved hockey broadcasters, issued an apology for a remark he made on-air before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Prior to the Carolina Hurricanes winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history with a shutout win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, Hockey Night in Canada…
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