WHL rocks Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 OHL referee suspended for insulting Sault Ste. Marie on Twitter TORONTO — The Canadian Press Wednesday, Jan. 30 2013, 2:42 PM EST An Ontario Hockey League referee’s controversial Twitter post has cost him a lot more than the hostility of some hockey fans. The OHL announced Wednesday that Joe Monette has been suspended for the balance of the 2012-13 season as well as the playoffs for his disparaging tweet about the city of Sault Ste Marie. The comment started a backlash on Twitter and Monette later apologized, posting “My tweet last night was not meant to be offensive and was meant as a joke between myself and a buddy of mine that lives in the Soo. I apologize if I offended anybody”Monette was in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday to officiate a game between the Greyhounds and Windsor when he posted “Soo Saint Marie, two words, Slim Pickens #noteeth #hicktown #allfaties.” His account @MONZY25 has since been closed to public access. “Mr. Monette displayed extremely poor judgment and the ‘tweet’ not only contravened the league’s social networking policy, but as well was detrimental to the welfare of the league, the officiating staff and fans of the OHL,” OHL commissioner David Branch said in a statement. “The league apologizes to those that may have been offended by such comments.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 If its an inside joke with one of your friends, text your friend. Don't broadcast it globally. Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master 112 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I hate when people can't take a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I hate when people can't take a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winger Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 The man has a point, shoulda kept it to his friends though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The guy's not wrong, but his view of the Soo could affect his judgement on what's a penalty and what's not. Should have kept it between buds instead of doing it on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If its an inside joke with one of your friends, text your friend. Don't broadcast it globally. Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:D Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 All faties? Is the population there deeply involved in matters of fate and/or freewill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I hate when people can't take a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Twitter is for morons. Typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Twitter is a place to practice joke-telling. Most are lame. That's one of 'em. Move on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 "EXTREE EXTREE, READ ALL ABOUT IT! REF SUSPENDED FOR MAKING PAINFULLY OBVIOUS COMMENT! ONLY PEOPLE LIVING OUTSIDE SAULT STE. MARIE OFFENDED AS LOCAL RESIDENTS CAN'T READ!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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