Ron MacLean apologizes for inappropriate 'roofie' joke during Stanley Cup Final broadcast
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Brandon Contes
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Summary
Ron MacLean, a prominent Canadian hockey broadcaster, apologized for making a controversial "roofie" joke during a pre-game skit before Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The skit, which parodied a scene from The Hangover, featured Sportsnet reporter Kyle Bukauskas jokingly finding Stanley Cup keepers. MacLean's remark drew criticism, leading him to issue a public apology for the inappropriate comment made during the broadcast.
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The skit was meant to parody a scene from The Hangover, where Sportsnet reporter Kyle Bukauskas jokingly finds Stanley Cup keepers Phil Pritch
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