The St. Louis Blues have condemned what the team called an antisemitic protest that occurred during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights last Thursday at Enterprise Center. Fans in the stands displayed signs reading "Israel Kills" and "Free America from Israel."
In a statement released Monday, Blues owner Tom Stillman described the signs as "vile messages of hate" that were "unfortunate and unforgivable." Stillman said the fans who held the banners were ejected from the arena.
The group identifying itself as the 2026 Freedom Convoy claimed responsibility for the protest and disputed Stillman's characterization. "Criticizing Israel is in no way, shape or form antisemitic," the group said in a statement.
The game was part of a two-game road trip for the Golden Knights that included a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Vegas forward Mitch Marner missed the St. Louis game for the birth of his son but returned to practice Monday.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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