Summary
The NHL removed a social media post that called Dylan Strome a "girl dad" after people online linked it to a separate incident involving U.S. men’s Olympic hockey players and a joke made by President Trump. The joke, reportedly made during a call about inviting the women’s team to an event, caused controversy. Dylan Strome, a Canadian player not at the Olympics, received some negative comments due to this confusion.
Key Facts
- The NHL deleted a social media post featuring Dylan Strome as a "girl dad."
- Online backlash connected this post to a separate video of U.S. Olympic players laughing on a call with President Trump.
- Trump joked about having to invite the U.S. women’s gold-winning hockey team to the State of the Union.
- The joke and associated video led to criticism online.
- Dylan Strome is Canadian and not involved in the Olympic video.
- The NHL posted and then deleted the content due to accumulating critical comments.
- Newsweek contacted the NHL for a comment, but it was outside working hours.
