Kings apologize for selling Turkish-made scarves on Armenian Night

[HansonBro]

The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

"We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally want to sincerely apologize to all our friends in the Armenian Community and beyond for the oversight that may have inadvertently impacted your experience during what should've been a joyous celebration," the Kings said in a statement released Saturday. "We source, stock and sell merchandise from a select list of manufacturers that are officially licensed by the league, and we were unaware of the item's production origin."

The Los Angeles area is home to the largest Armenian community outside of Armenia. Neighboring Armenia and Turkey are historic enemies stemming from the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians in massacres, deportations and forced marches that began in 1915 in Ottoman Turkey. Historians widely view the event as genocide. Turkey vehemently rejects the label.

Kings sorry for scarves sold on Armenian Night

The Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

www.espn.com

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[Bouboumaster]

That's a huge f*** up, but at least they acknowledged it

 

[HFBS]

That's hysterical.

 

[RustyCat]

Jesus. That is quite the f*** up. Someone didnt even do a LITTLE research before?

 

[Turin]

Part of me loves seeing the random pandering nights backfire spectacularly, because you just know the people who put them on have no clue about the said ethnicity.

Anyways, retake Constantinople.

 

[Martin Skoula]

possible accidentally on purpose revenge for the most famous Armenian hockey enthusiast in LA having an Oilers shrine in his basement?

 

[Xirik]

Part of me loves seeing the random pandering nights backfire spectacularly, because you just know the people who put them on have no clue about the said ethnicity.

Anyways, retake Constantinople.

you mean Istanbul?

 

[Mattb124]

No good deed goes unpunished.

 

[Turin]

you mean Istanbul?

Imagine renaming the Queen City of the world "the city" smh.

 

[Primary Assist]

If you had a freshly-hatched hen and named her after the plural of neck coverings popular in wintertime, her name and title would read: "Scarves, Maiden Turkey"

 

[1989]

I understand why the Armenian-Americans would be upset. That being said, from the article, it just means the other 99% of the other scarves produced are supplied-by, approved-by, and paid-to the Turkish manufacturer by the NHL teams anyways.

I know this might sound indifferent or insensitive, but (as the child of an immigrant family myself) I do wish people who emigrated to (insert any country here) to escape the strife and struggles and deep-seated issues of their homelands would eventually learn to leave it behind. You (or your family/ancestors) left there for a reason; perhaps it was against their will or desire at the time, but they wanted a better life in a place free from those specific problems and made a great sacrifice in doing so.

I understand there's a history of struggle and prejudice but if you hold it forever, it will do you no good and investing in those old bitter issues in the new country and lifestyle you're a part of now only serves to hurt, not harm. The Turkish people now are not the ones who have done the Armenian-Americans harm.

TL;DR Forgive, but don't forget. But I understand it's not that easy. Also sorry to the mods because it'll probably get political and that wasn't my intention.

If you had a freshly-hatched hen and named her after the plural of neck coverings popular in wintertime, her name and title would read: "Scarves, Maiden Turkey"

Comment of the Year 2025 nominee, category: Comedy, Throwaway Comment

 

[johan f]

Not healthy approach being offended by what food is sold.

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

I understand why the Armenian-Americans would be upset. That being said, from the article, it just means like 99% of the other scarves produced for NHL teams are Turkish-made and paid for anyways.

I know this might sound indifferent or insensitive, but (as the child of an immigrant family myself) I do wish people who emigrated to (insert any country here) to escape the strife and struggles and deep-seated issues of their homelands would eventually learn to leave it behind. You (or your family/ancestors) left there for a reason; perhaps it was against their will or desire at the time, but they wanted a better life in a place free from those specific problems and made a great sacrifice in doing so.
I understand there's a history of struggle and prejudice but if you hold it forever, it will do you no good and investing in those old bitter issues in the new country and lifestyle you're a part of now only serves to hurt, not harm. The Turkish people now are not the ones who have done the Armenian-Americans harm.

TL;DR Forgive, but don't forget. But I understand it's not that easy.

My ancestors didn't leave Armenia because of struggle and prejudice. They left because Turkey tried to exterminate the Armenian people, and nearly succeeded. I get that the current Turkish people weren't the ones who did it, but I'm still not sure how to forgive a genocide that erased whole branches of my family tree. Especially when the Turkish government still mostly refuses to admit it even happened.

 

[Jacob]

My ancestors didn't leave Armenia because of struggle and prejudice. They left because Turkey tried to exterminate the Armenian people, and nearly succeeded. I get that the current Turkish people weren't the ones who did it, but I'm still not sure how to forgive a genocide that erased whole branches of my family tree. Especially when the Turkish government still mostly refuses to admit it even happened.

Not just the government, 90% of Turks deny the genocide occurred.

 

[1989]

My ancestors didn't leave Armenia because of struggle and prejudice. They left because Turkey tried to exterminate the Armenian people, and nearly succeeded. I get that the current Turkish people weren't the ones who did it, but I'm still not sure how to forgive a genocide that erased whole branches of my family tree. Especially when the Turkish government still mostly refuses to admit it even happened.

I understand, and there are many other known, and countless unknown, examples of genocide perpetrated by ethnic, cultural, religious and political groups who will likely never acknowledge (let alone make reparations for) those actions. My extended family have similar stories - my grandparents and those of their generation will refuse to purchase everyday/global-scale products from companies of certain countries of origin.

I, and my family, however, don't have those inclinations even though we understand the far-reaching effects of those crimes against humanity.

That being said, I'm not trying to tell anyone else how to process that trauma or live their lives, but just offering my take. I don't have to like that it happened but just refuse to let it guide my life especially against people who will be likely innocent of perpetuating the original crime; and I know it's even more likely than their own educational systems (due to government pressure and propaganda, just like any government!) would try to hide their shameful actions of the past.

It's not like the NHL will drop the Turkish scarf factory.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

God that’s funny

 

[PanniniClaus]

No good deed goes unpunished.

So often this happens.

 

[2014nyr]

Looking forward to their jewish heritage night with merchandise from hugo boss

 

[dire wolf]

The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

"We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally want to sincerely apologize to all our friends in the Armenian Community and beyond for the oversight that may have inadvertently impacted your experience during what should've been a joyous celebration," the Kings said in a statement released Saturday. "We source, stock and sell merchandise from a select list of manufacturers that are officially licensed by the league, and we were unaware of the item's production origin."

The Los Angeles area is home to the largest Armenian community outside of Armenia. Neighboring Armenia and Turkey are historic enemies stemming from the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians in massacres, deportations and forced marches that began in 1915 in Ottoman Turkey. Historians widely view the event as genocide. Turkey vehemently rejects the label.

Kings sorry for scarves sold on Armenian Night

The Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

www.espn.com

Yikes - that's brutal. Somebody could potentially lose their job over this. The Armenian community is a big deal in LA.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Off to the Gulag with you.

 

[chris kontos]

FROM THE SAME PEOPLE THAT BROUGHT TO YOU THE THREE FOR ONE PLD TRADE WE BRING YOU ARMENIAN NIGHT WITH SCARVES MADE BY THEIR SWORN ENEMIES!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS WILL BE JEWISH NIGHT WITH GIVE AWAY STAINLESS LAPEL PINS FOR MEN AND BROACHES FOR WOMEN OF DUAL LIGHTNING BOLTS
AND JAPAN NIGHT WITH FREE SAMPLES OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE!

The kings front office is so incompetent its not even funny. You cant make this shit up

 

[Jumptheshark]

The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

"We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally want to sincerely apologize to all our friends in the Armenian Community and beyond for the oversight that may have inadvertently impacted your experience during what should've been a joyous celebration," the Kings said in a statement released Saturday. "We source, stock and sell merchandise from a select list of manufacturers that are officially licensed by the league, and we were unaware of the item's production origin."

The Los Angeles area is home to the largest Armenian community outside of Armenia. Neighboring Armenia and Turkey are historic enemies stemming from the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians in massacres, deportations and forced marches that began in 1915 in Ottoman Turkey. Historians widely view the event as genocide. Turkey vehemently rejects the label.

Kings sorry for scarves sold on Armenian Night

The Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month.

www.espn.com

Wow. not sure if everyone is aware of the back ground of WHY that is just so bad.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Was this a government owned scarf manufacturer?

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

 

[Winston Wolf]