Overview
- The American Airlines Center, which announced an internal review Wednesday, denounced the gestures and cited its zero‑tolerance policy for hate or discrimination.
- A Stars spokesperson said Thursday the team is fully aligned with the arena and is helping determine what happened.
- The clip, recorded on December 21, 2025 during a 5-1 win over Toronto, shows a small group in the upper deck appearing to salute in unison to the goal song Puck Off by Pantera.
- Courtney Ripley, who filmed the 12–18 second video, said the men repeated the gesture after each goal and reported them to the arena hotline, but staff could not locate the group.
- The arena and NHL codes warn that violations can lead to ejection, prosecution, suspension, or a lifetime ban, and officials have not identified the individuals seen in the footage.