Ryan Getzlaf addresses NHL fine for use of vulgar slur

“You know, obviously, a situation like that where I’m on the bench by myself, you know, frustration set in,” Getzlaf said after Game 5. “There was obviously some words said — not necessarily directed at anyone in particular. It was just kind of a comment. I’ve got to be a little bit more responsible with the words I choose. Definitely as a father, as somebody that takes a lot of pride in this game and the respect for it, it’s tough to see somebody refer to it as what TSN did [a homophobic slur]. I didn’t mean it in that matter in anyway, and for that to go that route was very disappointing for me.

“I did accept responsibility and I accepted a fine. We talked to the league and I understand that it’s my responsibility to not use vulgar language — period, whether it’s a swear word or whatever it is. We’ve got to be a little bit more respectful of the game, and that’s up to me. I accept that responsibility and will move forward.”

Reporter: Is it something you regret?

“Well, again, of course. That’s my responsibility is to understand that there’s eyes and ears on us all the time. Fortunately enough nobody heard it. If you can read lips it’s a little bit harder and I apologize for that. That’s a thing that, you know, you won’t hear from me again. I hope I didn’t offend anybody outside the circle that we trust.”