Ontario police have charged a 26-year-old man for throwing a banana on the ice toward Flyers player Wayne Simmonds during an NHL preseason game.
Chris Moorhouse of London, Ontario, was served a summons for engaging in a prohibited activity under the provincial trespassing act.
London Police Chief Brad Duncan said at a news conference Wednesday the offense did not meet the threshold of a hate crime or mischief.
Simmonds, who is black, scored on the play in the Flyers' 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit before a crowd of 7,427.
Man Charged For Throwing Banana At Simmonds