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Senior investigative writer, The Athletic; Mama Bear to two fierce little girls

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Katie Strang
4 years
For decades, rumors of sexual abuse followed one Chicago-area coach, yet he continued to get job after job. Now, former players are speaking out. "How many people in power or high-power positions chose to save their fucking career by not telling?”
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NEWS: Scottsdale Police Department has confirmed to The Athletic that Alex Galchenyuk was arrested on July 9 on a number of charges including private property hit and run, disorderly conduct, failure to obey, resisting arrest, Threatening or Intimidating
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If the Panthers/NHL feel like he’s fit to be behind the bench, why is he not required to face the media and answer questions?
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George Richards
3 years
Joel Quenneville does not address media following #FlaPanthers win - instead GM Bill Zito does. Basically says “no comment” until after meeting with Gary Bettman which he says is tomorrow at 2
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All of us in the hockey community talk a lot about character. Enough that it's become distorted, nebulous, hard to define. Tonight Kyle Beach showed us humanity, courage, empathy. He spoke up, even at potential great cost to himself, to help others. That's it. That's character
@MarkLazerus
Mark Lazerus
3 years
Kyle Beach — John Doe — apologized. It's hard to fathom. It was gut-wrenching and agonizing and even infuriating to watch. It also showed more courage and humanity than any of the feckless men who failed him. New column:
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NHL is aware of the allegations of grooming and sexual assault involving Ian Cole. According to deputy commissioner Bill Daly, the league is looking into them.
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6 years
The next woman addressing the court as Victim 190. We are at 190 victims now. It's one thing to digest this as a sanitized number, and something entirely different to see each of these women stand up, speak, shake, cry, and relive their pain. It is nothing short of staggering.
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NEWS: Coyotes may be locked out of Gila River Arena by City of Glendale for unpaid arena charges and delinquent tax bills
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2 years
I love Dylan Larkin for this
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Hockey Night in Canada
2 years
Larkin knows those arena beers are expensive 😂👏
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2 years
NEWS: Scotiabank is pausing its sponsorship with Hockey Canada until the organization takes certain steps "to improve the culture within the sport - both on and off the ice," according to letter to open letter from President CEO Brian J. Porter
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2 years
Reached out to City of Glendale manager Kevin Phelps for comment on Gary Bettman's comments that Glendale has an agenda in dealing w/ Coyotes. His response: "If Mr. Bettman and others want to believe that not filing 17 monthly tax returns was due to human error, then so be it ..
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3 years
To anyone who wonders why players don't report, why they don't speak up, why disclosures can be delayed by years and even decades, this is why. John Doe disclosed allegations of sexual abuse to people in positions of power & authority who he trusted. This was the response:
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Katie Strang
3 years
For 3 weeks after this group was informed of allegations, no action was taken. During that period, Aldrich traveled & worked w/ the team. He celebrated with the team, in the presence of John Doe. He got his own day with the Cup. He got a ring. Then he was given option to resign.
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2 years
The callousness of this response from Rocky Wirtz is stunning. It's an important question, and he seems aggrieved to even have to field it.
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Wally Mazurek
2 years
@MarkLazerus Here’s the full segment/video. Just ridiculous from Rocky Wirtz.
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Brett Favre’s foundation, aimed at helping disadvantaged children and cancer patients, gave funds to USM athletics From ⁦ @kalynkahler ⁩ and me
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I think the victim's perspective in this is an important one. I'd be curious to know whether Montreal reached out to the young woman who was impacted by Mailloux's crime
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Mike Milbury: “In light of the attention caused by my recent remark, I have decided to step away from my role at NBC Sports for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I do not want my presence to interfere with the athletes as they try to win the greatest trophy in sports.”
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NEW: Scotiabank will pause support for men’s Hockey throughout the 2022-23 season, including upcoming World Juniors. Says in statement: “The time for change is long overdue”
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Katie Strang
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This is what true strength and courage looks like. Wow.
@SanJoseSharks
San Jose Sharks
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All our love to you, @Bakes_Jamie13 ❤️
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Someone came forward with critical new information on this case this week. The thing that tipped the scales for them? Kyle Beach’s interview. Just another example of the tangible impact @KBeachy12 has had on others in hockey community and beyond.
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Katie Strang
4 years
For decades, rumors of sexual abuse followed one Chicago-area coach, yet he continued to get job after job. Now, former players are speaking out. "How many people in power or high-power positions chose to save their fucking career by not telling?”
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3 years
NEWS: The City of Glendale has informed the Arizona Coyotes that it will opt out of its joint lease agreement for Gila River Arena: Story here:
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“For those who argue we shouldn’t mix politics with sport, this isn’t politics. This is saying everyone is welcomed into hockey’s society. That’s not politics, sorry. That’s human decency.” Amen to this ⁦ @PierreVLeBrun
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One of the most consistent disconnects from that press conference: NHL says it's trying to form structure and processes to encourage ppl to report misconduct & ensure this doesn't happen again. And in same breath absolves Cheveldayoff on what seems to be jurisdictional issues
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Katie Strang
3 years
For 3 weeks after this group was informed of allegations, no action was taken. During that period, Aldrich traveled & worked w/ the team. He celebrated with the team, in the presence of John Doe. He got his own day with the Cup. He got a ring. Then he was given option to resign.
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Katie Strang
3 years
A striking thing about that meeting of senior leaders & coaches (accounts of which vary widely) when they were informed of alleged sexual abuse: Several witnesses recalled a discussion regarding "whether the time was right" to address the allegations in light of the playoffs.
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Katie Strang
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Judge Aquilina said she is sentencing Nassar to 40 years to 175 years: "I just signed your death warrant," she said.
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Katie Strang
3 years
Legal team for Erin Skalde announces in a media advisory that she will file a lawsuit in state court and will detail allegations of sexual assault against Clark Donatelli and will also name Pittsburgh Penguins, Bill Guerin, owner Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle as defendants in suit
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Katie Strang
3 years
A morning reminder that 1 in 6 men experience sexual abuse or assault. The @1in6org group is a fantastic resource for anyone who needs help and support.
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London Police on report that 5 former 2018 WJC team members told to surrender on charges of sexual assault: "We are unable to provide an update at this time. When there is further information to share regarding this investigation, we will be in contact with media outlets."
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6 years
Current scene in courtroom. Multiple officers trying to subdue father
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2 years
If a very serious sexual assault allegation, and an effort to pass along word that others may be at risk, was not escalated appropriately, even if it is on account of miscommunication & misunderstanding, that feels like a systemic failure or at least a failure in policy/procedure
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@PierreVLeBrun
Pierre LeBrun
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“Our goal is not to tarnish the reputation of the game. Our goal is to make this game better. A safe space for everybody, an all-encompassing game,” says Wayne Simmonds. On the campaign launched by @TheOfficialHDA and why it matters: #TapeOutHate
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Hockey Canada maintained a third, largely shielded reserve fund for uninsured claims The org also resisted calls for financial transparency, worrying its ‘deep pockets’ could hurt bargaining positioning in settlement talks
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Former U.S. Nat'l team gymnast Mattie Larson detailing horrific experience at the Karolyi ranch. Said she was so desperate to avoid going one year, she intentionally banged her head on her bathtub to fake an injury. Her parents took her to the hospital with a suspected concussion
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Katie Strang
4 years
"Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations.”
@wyshynski
Greg Wyshynski
4 years
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman shared these thoughts on @TSN1040 regarding ESPN's "bubble confidential" story, by yours truly and @emilymkaplan . As a reminder, the NHL banned journalists -- "so-called" or otherwise -- from its bubble, while the NBA had a rotating group of 20+.
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3 years
This passage stuck with me, via @lindsaycrouse of @nytimes
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Katie Strang
3 years
Equipment managers do SO much and rarely are their efforts acknowledged publicly. Love this 👏
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NHL
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EQUIPMENT MANAGER ASSISTS 🚨 Who did it better: Bobby Hastings or Jon Taglianetti? @NHLdotcom has more ➡️
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Asked MTL GM Marc Bergevin, who was w/ Chicago as Director of Pro Personnel in 2010, what he knew about sexual assault allegations against Brad Aldrich. He said he was not aware of those allegations at the time.
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3 years
The firm hired by the Blackhawks to investigate the Brad Aldrich allegations, Jenner & Block, also represented USA Gymnastics in bankruptcy proceedings in wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
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UPDATE: Have heard back from Canadian Tire Corporation. According to statement they are "immediately withdrawing its sponsorship support for the upcoming World Juniors and is re-evaluating its relationship with Hockey Canada."
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Katie Strang
2 years
Have reached out to a number of other corporate partners about their sponsorship status with Hockey Canada. At this point, Scotiabank is the only one to return request for comment
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Statement from Pierre McGuire on last night:
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Katie Strang
2 years
This is an entirely reasonable (and relevant!) question. The response speaks volumes.
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Mark Lazerus
2 years
Rocky Wirtz very angrily berates me for asking about what the Blackhawks are doing to empower players in the future in Kyle Beach's situation. "We're not going to talk about Kyle Beach. We're not going to talk about 2010. We're moving on." That is the WRONG answer.
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Gary Bettman asked if he'd pledge to make counseling available to the Michigan teen who was sexually assaulted by Brad Aldrich in 2013; Bettman said he'd need "to know more" about the situation. Aldrich was convicted of criminal sexual conduct of MI teen in 2014.
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Katie Strang
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A striking thing about that meeting of senior leaders & coaches (accounts of which vary widely) when they were informed of alleged sexual abuse: Several witnesses recalled a discussion regarding "whether the time was right" to address the allegations in light of the playoffs.
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“You do not approach a female at 2 a.m. in the morning thinking it’s funny to see how she would react to get in her car. There’s three of you, there’s one of me. You could’ve done anything to me and I was at a disadvantage because of that,”
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Katie Strang
3 years
ICYMI: Multiple former Blackhawks players speak out about video coach’s alleged sexual assault and the team’s handling of the situation. Plus, new reporting about the coach’s conduct and red flags that surfaced both before and after his time in Chicago
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Jamie Baker knew telling his story would make him feel raw, vulnerable and exposed. He also knew the upside -- that it may help others. So he shared what he has been going through, with unflinching honesty.
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If delinquent bills and outstanding invoices are not paid by December 20 at 5 pm MST, ASM has been instructed to deny access to the arena to employees. Coyotes next home game following that deadline is December 23 against TBL.
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Katie Strang
2 years
NEWS: Coyotes may be locked out of Gila River Arena by City of Glendale for unpaid arena charges and delinquent tax bills
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According to the complaint, the NHL, via a league attorney, instructed that the video recordings of this language to be destroyed.
@TSNHockey
TSN Hockey
2 years
Two former #NHL off-ice officials allege in a newly filed lawsuit that they were fired for reporting a colleague who used racist and sexually charged language for years while working for the league. Story from @rwesthead :
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According to a league official, MLB and MLBPA have agreed to extend Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave through August 13
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Katie Strang
3 years
"I see the culture of silence being upheld, and it's devastating" -- Heartfelt, searing commentary from Tara.
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Tara Slone
3 years
I’m grateful to have the support of everyone at @hometownhockey_ who encouraged me say what was in my heart last night. Some thoughts on the NHL’s broken culture.
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Katie Strang
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Grateful for the last six years at ESPN, but thrilled to announce I'm joining @CraigCustance at The Athletic Detroit
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Katie Strang
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Have reached out to NHL for comment. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said there is nothing the league can say at this time.
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Katie Strang
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London Police on report that 5 former 2018 WJC team members told to surrender on charges of sexual assault: "We are unable to provide an update at this time. When there is further information to share regarding this investigation, we will be in contact with media outlets."
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“I just wanted to hold him like I held my son. And tell him I’m sorry. It didn’t have to happen”
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TSN
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Beach 'courageous', says mother of high school player assaulted by Aldrich @rwesthead has the story:
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It’s staggering to consider just how poorly this was handled
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#NHLBruins issue update on Mitchell Miller:
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Katie Strang
7 years
Ian Kinsler unfazed by umpire protest: "I really don't care at all." Said he hopes they wear the wristbands for the rest of their careers.
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Katie Strang
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Yesterday was filled with so much dark, disturbing news. Hard not to feel down, angry. But then you think about the teammates who stood up for each other, a decade later, or complete strangers willing to help one another, and it reaffirms your belief in the good of the sport.
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Katie Strang
4 years
This is shameful.
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Alison
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It’s 2020, and yet... 🤯
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Katie Strang
2 years
Hockey Canada announces CEO Scott Smith is out and the entire Board of Directors "has also agreed to step down to make room for a new slate of directors"
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Katie Strang
2 years
Bettman continues to insist that both Wirtz and the Blackhawks are “doing the work.” That may be true for the latter, but I’m pretty skeptical about the former. A critical part of “doing the work,” or perhaps even a precursor to doing it at all, is honest reflection.
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Mark Lazerus
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I sat down at length with Gary Bettman and NHL VP Kim Davis today to talk about Rocky Wirtz's outburst, its explanation, its implications, and its (lack of) consequences. "He had an emotional moment, OK?" Full story:
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Katie Strang
2 years
What this statement conspicuously ignores is that organizations like Hockey Canada and USA Hockey are almost always buoyed by tireless efforts from volunteers and those at grassroots level, as well as lower level staff members who grind with little pay/time off etc
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Bruce Arthur
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Andrea Skinner says, of the idea that Hockey Canada's leaders could be removed, "Will the lights stay on in the rink? I don't know." I am going to go ahead and confidently predict: the lights stay on in the rink.
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Katie Strang
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"... as a reminder this was the same excuse the team used when they failed to pay some of their employees in a timely manner. Glendale does not have an agenda. We just want assurances that the team pay all of their obligations to the city in a timely manner ..."
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Katie Strang
2 years
TELUS also pausing its sponsorship with Hockey Canada and upcoming World Juniors. TELUS said it will redirect those funds to Canadian organizations that support women affected by sexual violence. Full statement here:
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Katie Strang
4 years
One thing that stands out about this story: that no one from the Coyotes (or any NHL club for that matter), according to Isaiah’s mom, reached out to him or his family to see how he felt about what happened to him.
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Katie Strang
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According to multiple sources, the Arizona Coyotes have been late on paying at least a few players their contractually-stipulated signing bonuses on time. My understanding is these have since been resolved, but it has raised some concerns.
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Katie Strang
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New for ⁦⁦ @TheAthletic ⁩: The Arizona Coyotes are gone, leaving fans heartbroken, players uprooted and employees worried about their jobs. Don’t mistake Alex Meruelo’s role in the center of it all
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Katie Strang
3 years
To me, this story turned when Paul Vincent came forward to detail what he knew. Credit to him for speaking up, and for @rwesthead 's dogged reporting. It's never the wrong time to do the right thing.
@TSNHockey
TSN Hockey
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“I feel kind of vindicated, at the same time sad for the people that didn’t do the right thing…” Former Blackhawks skills coach Paul Vincent talks to @rwesthead about the investigation’s findings and bringing the sexual assault accusations to light:
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Katie Strang
3 years
Appreciate this
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Conor Ryan
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Brandon Carlo said that the entire Bruins team watched Kyle Beach’s TSN interview with Rick Westhead together. Carlo said that both Bruce Cassidy and Patrice Bergeron stressed that it was important to watch together as a team.
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Mattie Larson described how remote the Karolyi ranch was -- a secluded location, limited cell service etc -- and said that was by design. USAG severed ties with the ranch last week and cleaned house of several high-ranking execs yesterday.
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Katie Strang
6 years
Oh boy. Judge just revealed that Nassar in his letter included the phrase: "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."
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Katie Strang
8 months
According to London Police spokesperson reached this morning, the investigation into 2018 WJC sexual assault allegations remains “active and ongoing”
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Katie Strang
2 years
Canadian Tire has ended its partnership with Hockey Canada. Statement below
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Katie Strang
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A reminder of the human cost to the way the organization mishandled the situation: three years later after these allegations surfaced and CHI let him resign, Brad Aldrich would plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct involving a teenaged high school hockey player he coached
@KatieJStrang
Katie Strang
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According to lawsuit, as reported by @_phil_thompson
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Katie Strang
2 years
NEWS: Former AHL coach Clark Donatelli has been indicted by a Rhode Island grand jury on 4 counts of second-degree sexual assault (TW; SA)
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Katie Strang
2 years
Just spoke to Isles GM Lou Lamoriello, who drafted Reid Boucher in 2011. Asked if he was aware of the sexual assault referenced in the Detroit Free Press story published yesterday: "Unequivocally, our organization did not know about this incident."
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Katie Strang
2 years
Bettman is asking people to provide Wirtz grace, explaining it as an emotional and frustrating response to what happened in 2010. That’s not what prompted Wirtz’ outburst. He reacted that way bc he was being questioned about something he didn’t want to be questioned about.
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Katie Strang
2 years
Pretty strong rebuke of Hockey Canada Board of Directors Chair Andrea Skinner’s “lights staying on” comment from one of the true icons in Canadian hockey. Wickenheiser notes that it’s the grassroots efforts that keep hockey afloat, not the board rooms.
@iamSas
Sarah Sears
2 years
Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser tonight calls Hockey Canada "disgraceful", and calls for a fresh start within the organization. Says sponsors pulling out is "a strong message. It's going to result in change, and that's what we need".
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Katie Strang
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Danny Wirtz, acknowledging the organization's lack of proper action taken in light of allegations: "John Doe deserved better from the Blackhawks."
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Katie Strang
2 years
"Our approach is based on our actual experiences with the team. Perhaps the League will be willing to guarantee that the city is fully paid by June 30th, 2022."
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Katie Strang
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Asked whether NHL will announce any resolution on 2018 WJC investigation prior to NHL training camps opening, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said via email he does not “have a specific timetable to share at this time”
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Katie Strang
2 years
Sheldon Kennedy, who has been at the forefront of advocating for sexual abuse awareness and athlete safety since he came forward with his own story decades ago, is calling for Hockey Canada leadership team and board to resign
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Katie Strang
2 years
I should note that, prior to publication Wednesday evening, I did ask the league if they were willing to guarantee any future liabilities for the Coyotes. They did not respond.
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Katie Strang
3 years
It's really difficult to empower individuals and preach the importance of individual agency if someone abdicating their obligation to report avoids accountability based on the fact that he manages the salary cap and this is deemed outside of "the scope of his authority"
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Katie Strang
6 years
Shit. Parent just tried attacking Larry Nassar. Being restrained
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Katie Strang
10 months
On the hit and run incident: police said that “it was only property damage and no injuries.” Jail official said he was booked into city jail on Sunday evening and released the following day on his own recognizance. According to court records, Galchenyuk was arraigned on Monday
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Katie Strang
3 years
Attorney for Jarrod Skalde has also reached out to the Penguins, submitting in writing a request that 1) the team open an independent investigation into the matter and 2) the pending litigation from Jarrod's claims be resolved in open court rather than arbitration
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Katie Strang
3 years
Legal team for Erin Skalde announces in a media advisory that she will file a lawsuit in state court and will detail allegations of sexual assault against Clark Donatelli and will also name Pittsburgh Penguins, Bill Guerin, owner Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle as defendants in suit
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