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The Dallas Stars have banned a fan from attending games at the American Airlines Center on Monday after they bought tickets for a group of fans who were seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.
Courtney Ripley told WFAA-TV that she was the one who took a video at a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December in which the group of four fans extend their right arms with a raised right hand facing down.
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Fans line up outside the American Airlines Center before the start of an NHL hockey game in Dallas on Oct. 28, 2025. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)
The team conducted an investigation that identified the person who bought the group their tickets and subsequently banned them.
“Any form of discriminatory or hateful behavior will not be tolerated and has no place in our arena,” the team said in a statement. “Creating and maintaining environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful is non-negotiable for the Dallas Stars.”
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Dallas Stars players Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene, Esa Lindell, Jake Oettinger and Miro Heiskanen celebrate their win over the Winnipeg Jets at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on April 2, 2026. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)
“Additionally, we are increasing in-arena announcements regarding the fan code of conduct and how our fans can report violations, along with prioritizing staff training to identify and deal with situations that arise,” the team added.
American Airlines Center told ESPN last week that it has “zero tolerance for any act of hate and/or discrimination.”
The NHL has a code of conduct for multiple point fans. It states that “the best hockey experiences happen in environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful.” Each team has a scripted segment shared on their video board, through their public address system, or both.
Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque celebrates his empty-net goal with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 28, 2026. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images)
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The script reminds fans of their respective codes of conduct.
