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The controversy surrounding Cherry’s dismissal from Sportsnet was a hot topic among the members of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 at a media event Friday in advance of their Monday enshrinement. CBC | Sports News

Sportsnet cut ties with Don Cherry on Monday after the veteran hockey commentator called new immigrants “you people” on his “Coach’s Corner” segment while claiming they don’t wear poppies to honour Canadian veterans. CBC | Sports News

Sportsnet, as well as Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean, both apologized Sunday after commentator Don Cherry complained on national television on Saturday that he rarely sees people he believes are immigrants wearing poppies ahead of Remembrance Day. CBC | Sports News