Carrie Price apologizes for pro-gun social media posts ahead of Polytechnic shooting anniversary

The Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price has issued an apology in the wake of an Instagram post that continues to spark a strong reaction.

After the star goalie took a stance against federal gun-control legislation and in support of a gun lobby group on Saturday, the Habs star took to Instagram to issue a second message on Tuesday morning — less than 24 hours after he doubled down on his initial post. Price's latest post came on the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the Polytechnique shooting, one of Canada's worst mass shootings.

“I think the people of Montreal know my heart and my character and know I would never intentionally cause pain to those impacted by gun violence,” Price wrote on social media. “Despite a previous statement released, I did in fact know about the tragedy. I have been a member of the Montreal community for 15 years and I understand the weight this day holds within the community.