US EditionLA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
- The Los Angeles Kings apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month, stating they were unaware of the item's production origin.
- The Kings are offering full refunds or exchanges for the scarves purchased at the TEAM LA store.
- Armenian Heritage Night is an annual event, and the Los Angeles area has the largest Armenian community outside Armenia.
- The Kings acknowledged their mistake, saying they sincerely apologize for the oversight that might have affected the Armenian community's experience during the celebration.
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LA Kings Fumble Armenian Heritage Night with Turkish Scarves, Sparking Major Outrage
The LA Kings got bit in the a** by a facepalm-worthy screw-up at their Armenian Heritage Night in February.In an effort to celebrate Armenian culture, the Los Angeles Kings gifted scarves to their fans. However, the team overlooked a critical detail: the scarves were manufactured in Turkey. This oversight sparked outrage among fans, who highlighted the deep historical and cultural divide between the Armenian and Turkish communities, a tension ro…
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LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. The Los Angeles area is home to the largest Armenian community outside
Los Angeles Kings Apologize After Armenian Heritage Night Marred By Offensive Oversight
Los Angeles Kings logo on jersey The Los Angeles Kings whipped up a number of limited-edition items to sell in conjunction with the Armenian Heritage Night it held during a game last month. That included some scarves that forced the team to issue an apology after fans noticed they were made in the one country that needed to be avoided for that particular occasion. The city of Los Angeles boasts a larger Armenian population than anywhere else in …
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