ESPN Anchor Apologizes for Mocking Indigenous Hockey Player's Name

ESPN anchor John Anderson apologized for making fun of NHL player Zach Whitecloud's last name, comparing it to toilet paper during a broadcast
Whitecloud, a member of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, accepted Anderson's apology and said the comment was an insensitive attempt at humor
Anderson acknowledged his mistake and apologized to Whitecloud, the Vegas Golden Knights, fans and others for his remark
Whitecloud is the first member of his First Nation to play in the NHL and has expressed pride in representing his cultural background
The incident is the second in under a week involving an announcer facing criticism over an inappropriate comment, following the Oakland Athletics' Glen Kuiper