Montreal Canadiens Goalie Apologizes for Timing of Social Media Post, Reiterates Opposition to Gun Control Bill

Montreal Canadiens Goalie Apologizes for Timing of Social Media Post, Reiterates Opposition to Gun Control Bill
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price speaks to reporters during an end of season news conference in Brossard, Quebec, on April 9, 2018. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press/AP Photo
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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has apologized for the timing of his social media posts criticizing Liberal gun control legislation in the days leading up to the anniversary of the École Polytechnic massacre but said he stands by his original comments and meant no disrespect.

Price wrote in an Instagram post on Dec. 3 that he opposes recent amendments made to Bill C-21 that, if passed, will restrict legal access in Canada to a number of shotguns and semi-automatic rifles typically used for hunting.