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Author, journalist with The Sports Network, CTV. Former Toronto Star foreign correspondent & contributor to NY Times 🇨🇦 rick.westhead @bellmedia .ca DMs open

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Our beautiful 14-yr-old boy Carter is finished chemotherapy, months after being diagnosed with lymphoma. While our journey continues with the awesome oncology team at @SickKidsNews , the future looks so bright. Please consider supporting SickKids if able:

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3 years

Struggling with this one. Even after the events of this week, a long-time NHL executive reached out re Kyle's story and said to me, "I just don't understand how a little guy like Brad can molest an 6' 4" NHL player." Abuse involves exploiting a power imbalance. Educate yourself.

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Tonight on @SportsCentre we're joined by John Doe, the former Blackhawks player at the centre of the team's sexual abuse scandal. He has asked us to reveal his identity and you will hear him speak his truth. It's a privilege to offer a platform to someone with such courage.

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Thank you. 🙏

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Statement from @ThePHWA :

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Meanwhile in Germany, Kyle Beach started his first hockey game Friday night since our Oct. 27 interview on @TSN_Sports . He scored twice and his team won 8-2.

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"Clean scans!" Best words in any language. Oncologist also has given my brave boy the ok to resume hockey. Wow! I'm posting this for any parent who's been told their child has cancer. Yes there will be dark days but you can get through this! Have hope! Thanks @SickKidsNews ! 🙏❤️

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Our beautiful 14-yr-old boy Carter is finished chemotherapy, months after being diagnosed with lymphoma. While our journey continues with the awesome oncology team at @SickKidsNews , the future looks so bright. Please consider supporting SickKids if able:

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Breaking: Five members of the 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to London, Ont., police to face charges of sexual assault, The Globe and Mail reports, citing unnamed sources. The Globe reports the players, who have not been charged yet, have been given a

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Breaking: Boston University researchers say they have developed a method that may help diagnose CTE in living patients.

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I'm speechless at the response to Kyle sharing his story. Hundreds have reached out already to offer support for him and to share their own abuse stories that happened in pro & amateur sports, schools & churches, the military and within families. Thank you for your trust.

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A year ago today my son began round 3 of chemo. Today, he played in a hockey playoff final (OT loss but who cares!) Posting for any parent who's been told their child has cancer. There will be days of fear but have hope & faith there will be better days ahead! @SickKidsNews 🙏❤️

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New: Canadian Tire is permanently ending its relationship with Hockey Canada, in what is the most significant corporate response so far in HC's expanding scandal. CT, one of HC's "international" level corporate partners, told me HC "continues to resist meaningful change..."

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On the advice of family, friends and colleagues, taking a break from the phone for a while. Back next week with more reporting. Thanks to everyone again for your support for our reporting and for reaching out to share your own experiences.

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Hockey Canada announces chief executive Scott Smith has left the organization and that all board members have agreed to step down.

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Worth remembering that 37 people contacted by the law firm investigating the Black Hawks scandal either did not respond to a request for an interview or flat out refused to cooperate.

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For those abuse survivors who reached out, thanks for your messages. I will read all of them in time. Same for those who are sending documents & suggesting stories. I appreciate so many have been affected by Kyle's interview. Back tomorrow with more new reporting on this story.

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Max Parrot was in hospital receiving treatment 3 years ago today for Hodgkin lymphoma. Because his cancer was near his heart and lungs it was too dangerous for radiation. So Max underwent *12 rounds* of chemotherapy. Now he's an Olympic champion. Amazing. 🇨🇦👊👏

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OLYMPIC CHAMPION MAX PARROT 🇨🇦🥇 #TeamCanada | #Beijing2022

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Brad Aldrich served 9 months in jail for abusing a 16-yr-old hockey player. That player & his family have been destroyed. I asked Gary Bettman today if NHL will cover the family's counselling costs. Bettman needs "more information." I'll talk about it tonight on @CTVNationalNews .

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Have confirmed Hockey Canada’s interim board chair Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation.

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If I was talking to NHL players today, I'd ask how they would feel about hoisting/drinking from the Stanley Cup knowing it features the name of a convicted sexual predator who has preyed on one of their own. (NHL won't respond to my questions about Aldrich's name on the Cup.)

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I'm so pleased for Kyle Beach, who is transitioning to a new phase in his hockey career. Kyle will be an assistant coach this season with Trinity Western University's men's team in Langley, B.C. He's in a good space and I'm so happy for him. @KBeachy12

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At Starbucks this morning. Waiting in line when a woman behind me says, "Hey Rick." I look at her. No clue... A few pleasantries before she tells me her daughter has been wanting to connect with me. Just waiting for a national sports organisation to release her from an NDA...

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Had an opportunity this afternoon to watch our interview with Kyle. I don't think we can repeat it often enough what it will mean to other abuse survivors moving forward to see Kyle being so honest, so vulnerable. Courage personified. We'll have more new reporting up shortly.

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Ignore the hate @leahhextall . Years ago during All-Star in Nashville, I was introduced to Claude Giroux at Tootsie's. I asked if he worked for Radio-Canada. Him: "No... I work for the Flyers." Me: "What do you do for them?" Him: "I play centre." No one here has a perfect record.

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The support today from so many corners is appreciated. Back at it tomorrow with new original reporting on the Blackhawks and more. We remain committed to continuing to dig into stories about abuse that hold the powerful accountable and give a voice to the voiceless. DMs open.

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Spoke today to sports marketing exec who told me multiple sponsors have "put the NHL on notice" to improve response to Blackhawks abuse scandal. NHL brand significantly tarnished over past week, exec says, adding some sponsors unhappy with league's crisis management.

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So Aldrich's name is off the cup. And those of John McDonough, Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac, and Joel Quenneville remain... not to mention Kyle's former teammates who further victimized him with homophobic slurs.

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Chris Johnston

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Further to @TSNRyanRishaug report earlier today, here's how the 2009-10 #blackhawks panel on the Stanley Cup now looks after Brad Aldrich's name was XXXX XXXXXX'd out over the weekend. (photo courtesy @keeperofthecup )

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Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has pledged to donate his brain to science after he dies. Huberdeau's pledge follows that of Devils defensemen Ben Lovejoy, who in December 2017 became the first active NHL player to make that commitment.

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I've talked to Kyle since our interviewed was broadcast and he's in a good place. He's on Twitter and for those who want to give him a follow and send him some love: @kbeachy12

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Kyle Beach, John Doe in the Blackhawks investigation, talks to @rwesthead about how his NHL experience 'changed forever,’ his reaction to the findings, and support for other victims of sexual assault. VIDEO:

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Since Hockey Canada's govt hearing resumed Wednesday, 11 more survivors have reached out to share their stories with me, including one remarkable woman who found me in Ottawa to tell me in person about her assault. Profoundly grateful for the trust. 🙏

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is a former comedian and TV actor. After he was elected in 2019, he told legislators to hang photos of their own children in their offices and consider those pictures as they made important decisions. Remarkable leadership from him this week.

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Blackhawks ownership on Dec. 1 in announcing Beach settlement: "We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure that, going forward, this team will be a beacon for professionalism, respect and integrity in our community."

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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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Tonight on @SportsCentre & @TSNHockey , you’ll hear from the mother of “John Doe 2,” the former high school hockey player sexually assaulted in 2013 by Brad Aldrich. She’ll share how the abuse has affected her son & offer her reaction to Gary Bettman's comments on the scandal.

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Brad Aldrich was sentenced to nine months in jail in 2014 for abusing John Doe 2, the former high school player. Aldrich a registered sex offender. Gary Bettman says he needs more info before committing NHL to care for JD2. Take a sec and imagine you are JD2 hearing this comment.

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Back here bit sooner than planned. Big week coming. Kyle's lawyer asking court to drop "John Doe" reference. Moving forward, it's "Kyle Beach vs Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Club." Also, request to court to add "fraudulent concealment" allegation. No limitations issues with fraud.

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Adidas is being sued in in Florida for marketing “authentic” NHL team jerseys that are more accurately described as replicas, different from those worn by NHL players, lawsuit alleges. Jerseys are sold via and other third-party vendors, court docs say.

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I've connected with multiple former Crown attorneys and defence lawyers who have expertise prosecuting and defending sexual assault cases. Based on today's news, they all agreed that it's clear the alleged victim in the 2018 World Juniors case - referred to as E.M. in court

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To the person who walked away last night with my son's hockey bag full of gear from Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, that's some bad karma. Bring it back to the rink! Please! If anyone finds a blue George Bell hockey bag around Mississauga, please fire me a DM. Thanks.

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Russian Ivan Kuliak wore the letter Z on his chest during the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha. The Z is reportedly a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Kuliak won bronze in parallel bars. Ukraine's Kovtun Illia won gold.)

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A woman who worked for the Chicago Blackhawks is suing the NHL team and its charity, accusing them of breach of contract, fraud and sexual harassment. The woman said in her lawsuit that she was pushed out after she was hired on improve the team’s relationships with the Native

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Tim Hortons has informed Hockey Canada that it's "deeply disappointed" in the progress the organization has made to restore the trust of Canadians. Tim Hortons told HC this week that it will not advertise in men's hockey programming for 2022-23, including in the World Juniors.

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3 years

Have faith. Same NHL exec circles back... Has family member who works in healthcare. In family conversation today, it was explained to him how "power has nothing to do with size." "I I have a lot to learn and I want to be open to it."

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Rick Westhead

3 years

Struggling with this one. Even after the events of this week, a long-time NHL executive reached out re Kyle's story and said to me, "I just don't understand how a little guy like Brad can molest an 6' 4" NHL player." Abuse involves exploiting a power imbalance. Educate yourself.

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A young man in Michigan was assaulted by Brad Aldrich when he was barely 16. He summoned the courage to tell police what happened and pressed charges. He is the reason Aldrich is a registered sex offender. Perhaps he, too, deserves the NHL's recognition.

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Gary Bettman addresses the Kyle Beach situation while on the podium at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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We are committed to reporting on societal issues such as abuse (in all its horrible forms) in amateur and pro sports. Trust is the bedrock of this kind of reporting, which demands significant resources and cannot be rushed. So thanks again to @TSN_Sports for supporting the work.

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"I can't breathe." During the 2021-22 season, a Black hockey player on a U15 AAA team in Gatineau, Quebec, was allegedly forced to the ground by a teammate who pressed their knee on the player's neck. The Black player was only released after repeating the final words of George

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Active and retired athletes will be banned from appearing in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario as of Feb. 28, according to new Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario rules. NHL stars Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky have appeared in such ads.

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NHL players skated in the playoffs w/ fractures, sprains, muscle tears, meniscus injuries, torn hip flexors, separated shoulders & sprained necks. One agent: “Some clubs couldn’t have iced a team without Toradol & painkillers.” Are long-term health risks of meds being disclosed?

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A former member of the Blackhawks’ “Black Aces” squad and teammate of Kyle Beach alleges in a lawsuit that former video coach Brad Aldrich “groomed, harassed, threatened and assaulted” him and that the team buried his complaint to protect their 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run.

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An ex-Blackhawks player, a Black Ace teammate of Kyle Beach, sues the Hawks alleging a 2010 sexual assault

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If I understand Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff properly, the Blackhawks, in the midst of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoff semifinals, convened a meeting of the team's entire executive team to discuss how their video coach had sent a player a few harassing text messages. Ok.

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Several team execs, sponsors and player agents tell me they are bracing for the NHL's possible release of an investigation report re an alleged sexual assault involving as many as eight players on Canada's 2018 world juniors team. If NHL names and suspends players allegedly

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19-year-old Lane Hinkley: “Too many hits, too many punches, too many concussions that I didn’t properly heal from. The doctor said my MRI showed there is a 25mm by 17mm lesion on my brain… Currently, I am at risk for CTE and early dementia.” (Hinkley has had 14 fights over the

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On Monday, defensemen Lane Hinkley announced his retirement from hockey due to medical reasons. 📄

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3 years

The NHL and NHLPA have lost the trust of at least some of the league's 800-odd players.

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Chris Johnston

3 years

Wayne Simmonds says he'd like to see a neutral party put in place to handle future investigations into incidents around the NHL. He doesn't think the league or individual teams should be making disciplinary decisions on situations like what happened with Kyle Beach.

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If Nazem Kadri played in UK, those who have posted online hate vs him might face criminal charges. UK police & prosecutors aggressively pursue threats/hate speech cases vs pro athletes. A 19-yr-old in March was jailed 6 weeks for posting hate speech re Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford.

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Nazem Kadri speaks on the racist messages and death threats he received ahead of Game 4.

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"Senior officials at Hockey Canada... claimed they didn’t know who was involved. It was a statement as ridiculous as it was disheartening and sickening." Columnist Gary Mason with some perspective on how Hockey Canada's top officials agreed to pay millions to settle a

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“They asked me who knew and I gave them names, basically everybody on the team. I said everybody fucking knew about it. I said you can talk to the coaches. … I called out Brian Campbell and said talk to Patrick Sharp and talk to Kaner. … I’m sick of this wall of silence.”

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For 45 minutes last Friday morning, former Chicago Blackhawk Nick Boynton joined a Zoom call with lawyers hired by the franchise to share his memories of abuse allegations that first surfaced during the team’s 2010 playoff run. Story from @rwesthead :

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Gary Ellis, the former head of Toronto Police Service’s sex crimes unit, told TSN in an interview that the players would be photographed, fingerprinted, and directed to sign an undertaking not to have contact with the alleged victim, either the first time they report to police or

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Four NHLers – Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube & Cal Foote – have been directed to surrender to London police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event. From @rwesthead :

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More details re genesis of Kyle Beach's lawsuit vs Blackhawks. His lawyer and team attorney first spoke about allegations Dec. 18, 2020. On Jan. 11, 2021, CHI lawyer told Kyle's attorney that the team had already done investigation and had no interest in a settlement.

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Thanks to colleague @PierreVLeBrun for forcing the NHL's hand, which led to me being able to ask a question on this press conference.

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A year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainians want the world to know they are still living. And still playing hockey. Ukraine’s U25 team playing in Winnipeg tonight vs U of Manitoba. Much credit to ⁦ @GMillerTSN ⁩ for helping organize the Ukrainian team’s tour. 🇺🇦

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Davis Schneider was the 849th pick when Toronto selected him in the 28th round of MLB’s amateur draft in 2017. After six years in the minor leagues, Schneider finally made the big leagues and tonight he homered during his first MLB at-bat. What a story.

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“We have to make changes so this never happens again…” Naive take. Abuse will keep happening because there will always be cunning predators. What we can aspire to is improving SafeSport policies to stop as much as we can while ensure complaints are investigated correctly.

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2 years

SickKids has cancelled 279 surgeries for children in the past four weeks and 6,157 are now waiting for surgical procedures because the hospital's emergency department and intensive care unit are overwhelmed. I don't have the words.

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Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children has cancelled 279 surgeries since the ramp-down order went out in mid-November. As the wait-list increases, so does staff anxiety.

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Telus, one of Hockey Canada's "premier" corporate partners, will not sponsor HC men's programs for the 2022-23 season, including World Juniors. Telus told me it is "deeply disheartened by the lack of action and commitment from Hockey Canada to drive necessary cultural change."

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Investigators say Brad Aldrich's Blackhawks employee file "could not be located..." HR execs tell me the 2010 industry standard was computerized records. Deleting would leave digital trail. Blackhawks refuse to say if they are investigating whether records destroyed purposefully.

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When the Chicago Blackhawks were accused of covering up sexual assaults & giving a job reference to an abuser, the NHL stood aside as the club -- which said it already had investigated & found the claims to be meritless -- commissioned a (2nd?) investigation of allegations.

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NHL Public Relations

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The League was made aware this evening of a post on social media alleging that San Jose Sharks Player Evander Kane bet on NHL games. The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously. (1/2)

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Deeds vs words. @Dreamer_Aliu78 is still waiting for the results of an investigation the NHL promised several years ago into allegations his career was derailed by racism.

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TSN Hockey

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In the midst of two days of news that shook the hockey world, the National Hockey League sent a memo to its clubs on Wednesday, stating the league’s commitment to “inclusion, safety and respect for all.”

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I’ve obtained redacted transcripts of 27 depositions of NHL team owners, execs, trainers, doctors, others conducted in the failed concussion class-action lawsuit. They’re in the public interest & relevant to Paul Montador’s lawsuit vs the NHL. I’ll post all here over coming days.

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TSN

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The father of the late Steve Montador, who has been embroiled in a six-year fight with the NHL, opened a new front in the legal battle by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the league. @rwesthead has more:

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman had a 20-min video call with Kyle Beach this morning, Kyle's lawyer tells me. Bettman started call saying, "Call me Gary." Then said the NHL is sorry for the abuse that Beach suffered at the hands of former Blackhawks coach Brad Aldrich.

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Several criminal lawyers who specialize in sexual assault cases have told me over the past days they expected former 2018 World Juniors players facing prosecution for an alleged sex assault in London, Ont., might face charges of gang sexual assault and forceable confinement. Alex

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This is the "Dear Canada" letter released by Canada's national men's team players. Asking for a review of Canada Soccer's broadcast & sponsorship contracts, 40% of World Cup qualification money, and a joint contract with the women's team with equal compensation for match fees.

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Neighbour’s SUV stolen some weeks ago... One recent morning, neighbour gets a call from guy who says he’s just bought that SUV in Dakar, Senegal, and asks if neighbour will mail him the FOB key. Next level ballsy!

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2 years

Ukraine's national anthem before tonight's NHL game in Winnipeg. Chills.

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Ahmar Khan

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A powerful performance from the Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus in Winnipeg. @Hoosli

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Since our interview with Kyle Beach, I've received 100s of msgs from abuse survivors. You are not alone. There are many ways to seek the help you deserve. Call 911 if you're in immediate crisis. Also: Sexual Assault Centres, Crisis Lines & Support Services

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"Jonathan Toews is a captain. He’s a winner. He’s all those things… it was not okay to say what he said… In the beginning, I defended Toews, but that’s no longer the case.” NHL player Antoine Roussel on Jonathan Toews’ remarks re the Blackhawks scandal.

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"Jonathan Toews is a captain. He’s a winner. He’s all those things… but he may be a little human."

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Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed to me that he was interviewed by law firm Jenner & Block in connection with the Blackhawks abuse investigation. Posting b/c unsure if this has been addressed directly to this point.

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Rick Westhead

2 years

A market research firm working w Hockey Canada is asking parents and others to complete a survey addressing HC's sexual-abuse scandal. One question asks if respondents agree or disagree with this statement: "The level of criticism by the media towards Hockey Canada is overblown."

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Kyle Beach is scheduled to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Don Fehr tomorrow in separate Zoom calls. Both Bettman and Fehr asked for the meetings, Kyle's lawyer told me.

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Kyle Beach: NHLPA Dr. Brian Shaw “told me he would handle it and make sure that Team USA was aware that Brad Aldrich is a sexual predator. After that one conversation, the NHLPA cut me loose. I never heard from them again.”

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Fehr, NHLPA doctor failed to warn USA Hockey about Aldrich despite promises, Beach says. @rwesthead has more:

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For those outside Canada, we will post the interview with John Doe on shortly after 6 pm EST.

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3 years

Deeds vs words.

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A lawyer for the Chicago Blackhawks today wrote to Kyle Beach’s attorney to say the team is refusing to make a settlement offer because the sides have “very different views” on what would constitute a fair resolution of this lawsuit…” The NHL team wants to retain a mediator.

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Breaking: Canadian men's national team will not play in a World Cup warmup game scheduled tonight in Vancouver against Panama. The team is on strike over player compensation issues. We'll have details tonight on @SportsCentre .

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Canadian Tire said it will redirect its funding to groups including Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group, which works with hockey teams and leagues and other organizations to provide abuse prevention training. @ShelKenn @RespectGroup

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Making a joke out of a crisis that still spirals out of control and has cost many Canadians their homes and livelihoods. Disappointing.

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1 year

Today's cover: Air quality in NYC worst since 1980s — worse than after 9/11

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A sexual assault survivor reached out recently to share their story privately and said they wanted to go to police but could not because they signed an NDA after a civil settlement more than a decade ago. This is a myth. NDAs cannot stop someone from reporting a sexual assault to

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I asked how John Doe 1 is feeling today. His response: "I am very grateful to have the truth recognised... I know I am not the only victim in this world of sexual abuse & I hope my story can inspire change within the NHL, and around the world... I am still speechless."

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Exec said concerns over NHL response began with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Bill Daly leaning back in chairs, not wearing suit jackets during Monday press conference. Exec: “They seemed to have no clue about respecting the gravity of the situation.”

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Rick Westhead

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The HDA has also made several other requests of the NHL, among them that team owners offer NHL rinks to be used as polling stations for the upcoming US election.

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Evander Kane

4 years

We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.

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New: Court documents obtained by @TSN_Sports and @CTVNationalNews confirm Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote have all been charged with sexual assault. "Dillon Dube on or about the 19th day of June in the year 2018 at the City of London in the

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The Ontario Minor Hockey Association suspended a Under-18 player for 7 games last week after an investigation corroborated an allegation the player said, "good job black boy n----." Jordan Jacobs, the U18 New Hamburg Jr Firebirds defenceman who was targeted with the racial slur,

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During a 15 minute hearing, lawyers for four current and one former NHL players spoke to the justice of the peace in a London, Ont., court about next steps in this case. The justice of the peace ordered a publication ban on the identity of the alleged victim and two witnesses in

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Update: The Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate a historical sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred in the city during the 2002-03 World Juniors tournament and involved multiple members of Canada’s team, a police spokesman told TSN. “As with any

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From @RWesthead : Sexual assault allegations related to 2003 World Junior team under investigation. MORE:

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Beautiful September night with roof open. Jays in playoff race. Tickets under $20. So many empty seats. Why isn’t this team drawing?

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A former Western University student filmed himself having sex with an-18-year-old woman without informing her that he was recording their encounter and then posted the video on Snapchat. The man, who is now a 21-year-old sports agent in Montreal with 15 clients, was recently

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The Chicago Blackhawks this week asked a court to dismiss a negligence lawsuit filed by a former player who alleges he was sexually assaulted during the 2009-10 Stanley Cup season and playoffs by former team video coach Brad Aldrich. The NHL team says the player took too long to

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Hall: “Ovechkin realizes even though he spends time and makes money in the U.S., the Russian security service knows where his grandma lives, knows what bank accounts he uses, knows where he keeps his dacha... if he strays off the path, they can do what they want.”

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2 years

CTV News in Calgary confirms with local police Russia's World Juniors team kicked off Friday night flight.

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Kathleen Scherf

2 years

Two hours late so far on Calgary to Frankfurt flight. The Russian Juniors team was in back, trying to smoke cigarettes, not wearing masks, not listening to attendants. Cops swarmed the plane. We all had to get off while they and their luggage were removed.

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With many now reporting the issue of sexual assault in sports, would like to acknowledge the work of journalist Laura Robinson, who has been invested in this topic for decades. Laura wrote the 1998 book Crossing the Line: Violence and Sexual Assault in Canada's National Sport.

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Quebec's provincial hockey federation reportedly cutting ties with Hockey Canada. In a resolution passed Tuesday night, Hockey Québec said it no longer has "confidence in the ability of Hockey Canada to act effectively to change the culture of hockey with the structure in place."

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2 years

Hockey Québec passed a resolution of no confidence in Hockey Canada and said it would be suspending all transfers of registration fees usually paid to the national organization.

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Nike tells me it has suspended its relationship with Hockey Canada and is monitoring events.

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New: The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which licenses certified counsellors, has opened an investigation of "Doc" Jim Gary, who is not an actual doctor, and who allegedly told "John Doe 1" the sexual abuse he suffered was his own fault.

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Rick Westhead

3 years

Jim Gary, the Blackhawks' mental skills coach, told investigators "he sometimes used what he regarded as juvenile sexual humor... to engage with the young male players in order to encourage them to receive mental skills coaching and counseling from him."

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