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Dallas Stars Ban Fan over Nazi Salute at American Airlines Center
The team identified the ticket buyer and issued an indefinite ban after a 12-second clip drew more than 4 million views on X.
- On Monday, the Dallas Stars indefinitely banned a ticket buyer after an internal investigation confirmed a group of spectators performed a Nazi salute during a December game at American Airlines Center.
- A 12-second video surfaced last week showing four fans performing the gesture during the Stars' 5-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 21, 2025, amplifying the investigation.
- Fan Courtney Ripley filmed the clip and reported the behavior to the arena's hotline during the game, telling WFAA she noticed the gesture repeated with "every goal they were doing it."
- The team is increasing in-arena messaging regarding the Fan Code of Conduct and prioritizing staff training to identify and handle discriminatory behavior going forward.
- Under the NHL's Fan Code of Conduct, discriminatory behavior "will not be tolerated," with violations subject to penalties including potential lifetime bans from future events.
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Dallas Stars Ban Fan From Arena After Apparent Nazi Salute
The Dallas Stars have taken action against a fan who was seen doing an apparent Nazi salute during a game at American Airlines Center in December ... the NHL team has banned him "indefinitely" from the arena. A spokesperson for the Stars told The…
·Los Angeles, United States
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A viral video from a Stars game is under investigation for an apparent Nazi salute
The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. A spokesperson for the American Airlines Center in Dallas said that the arena has “zero tolerance for any acts of hate and/or discrimination, and we aim to ensure an environment for our guests that is free from disruptive behavior, including foul/abusive language and obscene gestures.” “We strongly …
·Fort Worth, United States
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