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Dallas Stars employee issues apology for trying to taunt Oilers fans
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After the Dallas Stars won game 2 of their series against the Oilers, the arena staff made a joke by playing La Bamba, the Oilers win song.
However, La Bamba is more than just a win song for the Oilers - it represents the connection between the team and two incredible Oilers fans that have passed away in Joey Moss and Ben Stelter. The Stars DJ was just trying to make a joke, and has now issued an apology for not knowing the special meaning behind the song.
»I'm sorry, Oilers fans. If I knew what I know now about the significance of La Bamba to your franchise and fan base, I certainly would not have played it. I thought it was just a happy, fun win song. Thank you to all the Oilers fans who have been so understanding. Much love!»
-WCF Shippy on X
-WCF Shippy on X
To follow up his apology and show his true colours, the Stars employee has also made a donation to the Ben Stelter foundation.
Stars DJ apologizes for playing La Bamba as a taunt towards Oilers fans
It's fantastic to see the Stars' DJ own up to the mistake and make an open and honest apology. Had it been any other team's win song, it would have been a great taunt. The connection between the song and former Oilers attendant Joey Moss is enough reason to respect the tradition, but with the song picking up so much traction with Ben Stelter's 'Play La Bamba, Baby' phrase, it's become an emotional spot for Oilers fans - and rightly so.
Oilers fans weren't happy at all earlier today thinking it was a clear taunt, but Shippy's apology is entirely genuine, and shows a classy gesture that means more than hockey.
| POLL | ||
MAI 26 | 521 ANSWERS Dallas Stars employee issues apology for trying to taunt Oilers fans Do you accept the apology from the Dallas Stars DJ? | ||
| Yes, it's entirely understandable he didn't know | 315 | 60.5 % |
| No, not convinced | 154 | 29.6 % |
| See Results | 52 | 10 % |
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