#  @rwesthead Rick Westhead Rick Westhead posts on X about canada, nhl, london, in the the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::15466615/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +3,227,560% - [--] Month [-------] -69% - [--] Months [---------] -94% - [--] Year [----------] -36% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::15466615/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] -90% - [--] Year [--] -68% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::15466615/followers)  - [--] Month [------] -0.20% - [--] Months [------] -1.30% - [--] Year [------] +6% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/twitter::15466615/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [nhl](/list/nhl) [finance](/list/finance) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [stocks](/list/stocks) [nfl](/list/nfl) **Social topic influence** [canada](/topic/canada), [nhl](/topic/nhl), [london](/topic/london), [in the](/topic/in-the), [toronto](/topic/toronto), [has been](/topic/has-been), [player](/topic/player), [police](/topic/police), [to the](/topic/to-the), [brad](/topic/brad) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "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" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1533550195723616260) 2022-06-05T20:43Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "New: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement to hire Keith Pelley as president and CEO. Pelley who turns [--] on Thursday is the CEO of the PGA European Tour and a former executive with Rogers Sportsnet and TSN. MLSE is expected to announce Pelleys hiring as soon as Thursday. MLSE has been without a full-time CEO since Michael Friisdahl left the company in February [----]. Story: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/mlse-to-hire-keith-pelley-as-president-chief-executive-1.2060702 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745208322586780058" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745208322586780058) 2024-01-10T22:17Z 87.7K followers, 229.3K engagements "Justice Maria Carroccia has discharged the jury in the trial of five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team after a juror complained that defence lawyers were acting unprofessionally three weeks after a juror complaint about one of the same lawyers led to a mistrial. If the Crown had opposed the defence motion to move forward as judge alone trial it would have raised the prospect of a new trial in which E.M. would have had to testify publicly for a second time. A new trial would also have meant the defence could cross examine E.M. on her testimony in this trial in addition to" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1923420790227185709) 2025-05-16T16:50Z 87.7K followers, 939.3K engagements "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 teams relationships with the Native American community. In the lawsuit the woman said she was sexually harassed in [----] by a man working with the Blackhawks. The lawsuit accuses him of "inappropriate sexual advances" touching her "without her consent" and also of sending her unwanted "sexually explicit videos of him" on Snapchat. The lawsuit also said the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1790756922821349515) 2024-05-15T14:51Z 87.7K followers, 1.7M engagements "While Canada Soccer has directed players and staff to give back the Team Canada sweat tops pants and polo shirts they have been provided for training sessions the federation this summer spent $11074 on new custom suits for board members" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1583544147512000512) 2022-10-21T19:42Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "The family of a 13-year-old player filed a complaint with Hockey Canada in February [----] alleging a teammate of their son pointed a cellphone at him while he was naked and coming out of the shower after a game and threatened to send the photo to other people. According to a newly-released decision an adjudicator determined the allegation was fabricated and the complaint was made after a fight amongst the players. The complainant was suspended from hockey for roughly three months and was ordered to pay half the costs of the original investigation. A number of coaches have told me they ban" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905758735714390057) 2025-03-28T23:07Z 87.7K followers, 71.9K engagements "Dude Im so happy I left when all the shit went down Haha. Man when I was leaving Duber was smacking this girls ass so hard. Like it looked like it hurt so bad. Brett Howden text message to Taylor Raddysh on June [--] [----]. The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team has ruled she won't allow prosecutors to enter Howdens text message into evidence in the case. Justice Maria Carroccia said Howden was under stress and was worried about himself when he learned that Hockey Canada was investigating the alleged incident. Carroccia:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1925944573051707615) 2025-05-23T15:59Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements "A boys U-15 hockey team in the London Ont. area has been disbanded for the season after a number of players allegedly used their phones to record videos of their teammates naked in the shower area and dressing room and posted the videos on SnapChat. Hockey Canadas independent third party is investigating the allegations after a complaint was filed in January about the alleged videos and about a player who allegedly repeatedly put his penis in the face of his teammates in the locker room. A source familiar with the complaint said Hockey Canada ITP investigators are determining whether the" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/2021627298244432381) 2026-02-11T16:48Z 87.7K followers, 161.3K engagements "Las Vegas Knights generated $180M in revenue in the past year 10th most in the NHL and recorded $53M in profit fifth highest of [--] teams. Knights now worth $575M 15% more than their expansion fee" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1070341846520524800) 2018-12-05T15:39Z 86K followers, [--] engagements "Least valuable NHL teams according to Forbes: Arizona Coyotes: $290M Florida Panthers: $295M Columbus Blue Jackets: $320M Buffalo Sabres: $375M Winnipeg Jets: $415M" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1070342359106363392) 2018-12-05T15:41Z 86.2K followers, [--] engagements "We take a close look at the multi-billion-dollar elite youth sports industry this Sat. on @CTVW5. Sports psychologists nutritionalists trainers & a myriad of specialised coaches are the new norm. Just how far will parents go to ensure their kids have a chance at success" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1100451868197695488) 2019-02-26T17:45Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements "Why is it so important to support newspapers For a start because of journalism like this from @wendyGillis. Remarkable reporting. https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/2019/05/06/it-took-a-village-inside-the-investigation-that-caught-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur.html__twitter_impression=true https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/2019/05/06/it-took-a-village-inside-the-investigation-that-caught-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur.html__twitter_impression=true" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1125750275363475457) 2019-05-07T13:12Z 88.6K followers, [--] engagements "Body cam video of a police interview with the woman who filed a criminal complaint against Auston Matthews has been released by Scottsdale police. https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=2&v=Xe314lVNWc8 https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=2&v=Xe314lVNWc8" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1176991037501444096) 2019-09-25T22:45Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements "Dr. Anthony Fauci: If and when the infections will come and they will come Wayne Gretzky doesnt go where the puck is. He goes where the puck is going to be. We want to go where the virus is going to be."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1237498069735931911) 2020-03-10T21:58Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements "Finding Murph is out this week and Im grateful for the media interest and public support. Besides detailing Joes story this a collection of facts and uncomfortable truths quoting the NHLs power brokers in their own words. Its available here: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/finding-murph-how-joe-murphy/9781443458917-item.htmlikwid=finding+murph&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=abc60f6a0d69ea6cca2adf7628d69cd1" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1317088214549745666) 2020-10-16T13:01Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements "Russian intelligence agents tried to hack the Winter Olympic Games after Russian athletes were banned from participating under their nation's flag US prosecutors say. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-russian-gru-officers-charged-connection-worldwide-deployment-destructive-malware-and https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-russian-gru-officers-charged-connection-worldwide-deployment-destructive-malware-and" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1318258850609434629) 2020-10-19T18:32Z 86.1K followers, [--] engagements "Former Blackhawks coach Paul Vincent says he will testify for the former hockey players who are suing the NHL team if he's asked to. Vincent: I feel a weight has been lifted off of me. I know what the team did to cover this up and coming forward was the right thing to do."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1407768641328889864) 2021-06-23T18:32Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements "Police records also show an officer interviewed a male whom Aldrich allegedly made an advance towards the night he brought the Stanley Cup to Houghton Mich. in [----]. REDACTED stated that Brad ALDRICH never inappropriately touched him."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1407772170428850180) 2021-06-23T18:46Z 86.3K followers, [--] engagements "For now at least Aldrichs name remains on the Stanley Cup. The Hockey Hall of Fame told me questions about striking someones name from the Cup should go to the NHL which as I have reported is not responding to questions about Aldrich" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1407772910731792391) 2021-06-23T18:49Z 85.9K followers, [--] engagements "Posting the Chicago Blackhawks' 10-pg motion filed Friday to dismiss the lawsuit of a former teenaged high school hockey player sexually abused in [----] by onetime CHI coach Brad Aldrich. Blackhawks deny responsibility for the abuse for a number of reasons detailed in document" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1414679313866272777) 2021-07-12T20:13Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements "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.)" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1453809033048207364) 2021-10-28T19:40Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "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. 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) https://t.co/G8c19moVeQ 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" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1456045510599532547) 2021-11-03T23:47Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Anaheim Ducks said EVP and general manager Bob Murray has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation related to professional conduct. Team statement:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1458201234385604616) 2021-11-09T22:34Z 86.3K followers, [--] engagements "Alex Ovechkin makes much more $$ in off-ice endorsements than most NHLers. CCM Hockey alone pays him $500K+/yr I'm told. Hearing at least some of his corporate partners at a loss on how to move forward w him. May be complicated for companies to use Ovechkin in ads for some time. Wash Post columnist calls Ovechkin's public comments on Russian invasion of Ukraine "the height of disingenuousness." Ovechkin still features a photo of Putin on his Instagram account and probably won't be thrilled over more reporting highlighting his ties to Russia's president. Wash Post columnist calls Ovechkin's" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1498445387400683522) 2022-02-28T23:49Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements "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" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1533547137316929536) 2022-06-05T20:31Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements "Sport Canada in [----] began requiring national sports orgs that receive federal funding to report to the govt the number of harassment abuse and bullying complaints that each receives every year. A total of [--] complaints filed with NSOs over the past [--] years. Via ATIP request" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1537215352198746112) 2022-06-15T23:27Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements "Have made multiple requests to interview athletes over past few weeks. In one case was asked for all questions in advance. In another athlete required payment for interview. A third sought veto power over content. If this is a creeping trend its not good" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1648717547456323587) 2023-04-19T15:57Z 88.6K followers, 373K engagements "I was told 'Keep your mouth shut.' I was blackballed for speaking up. Former Canada Soccer national team manager Stephanie Rushton among women who told The Toronto Star they were silenced w threats of reprisals for calling out abuse and financial impropriety. via@thecribby Threatened. Humiliated. Blacklisted. Inside the culture of fear that muzzled and penalized women who exposed abuse at Canada Soccer https://t.co/9Thw6bt0NB via @torontostar Threatened. Humiliated. Blacklisted. Inside the culture of fear that muzzled and penalized women who exposed abuse at Canada Soccer" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1649775159123890176) 2023-04-22T14:00Z 88.6K followers, 103.6K engagements "BC Soccer president Gayle Statton: I care deeply about our national program and the poor and inequitable treatment of our womens team. They need to give her a chance and work together for one year to see if there can be positive change. Its time to unite a bit." BC Soccer president Gayle Statton whose governing body holds eight of the [--] votes that will be cast this weekend told TSN she will vote for Charmaine Crooks Canada Soccers interim president and a long-time board member. Story from @rwesthead: https://t.co/lg7nCfBDgp BC Soccer president Gayle Statton whose governing body holds eight" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1654208296348155904) 2023-05-04T19:36Z 88.6K followers, 34.6K engagements "Bagonluri: I don't think Charmaine is a bad personbut I don't think there's going be any change that comes from her presidency. I don't think she has shown a lot of leadership qualities even in the last [--] days." More quotes in story" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1654209533386866690) 2023-05-04T19:41Z 88.6K followers, [----] engagements "National team players represented today at Canada Soccers annual meeting. Tosaint Ricketts repping MNT asked for a post-career transition plan for natl team players source tells me adding Canada Soccer acting president Charmaine Crooks gave assurance a plan is in works" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1654672990854946816) 2023-05-06T02:22Z 84.2K followers, 53.2K engagements "There are [--] votes for Canada Soccer's president. Pro leagues and teams have [--] and provinces have as many as [--] votes each. Natl teams each have [--] vote. Source told me Ricketts told meeting players deserve more votes and Crooks responded talks underway to change vote allocation" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1654673775974047744) 2023-05-06T02:25Z 84.2K followers, 33K engagements "For anyone still struggling to understand how power imbalances work in the context of abuse Sugar Ray Leonard's autobiography may help. Leonard was abused by a coach a few years before he boxed at [----] Olympics. He kept that secret for nearly [--] years" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1661477506913046528) 2023-06-29T23:25Z 80.2K followers, 43.2K engagements "On an Air Canada flight to Toronto last week after a tournament in Las Vegas national team players including Jonathan David Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea sat in coach. deVos said the federation cant afford business class fares for players except for overseas flights" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1673335256634490884) 2023-06-26T14:19Z 88.6K followers, 21.3K engagements "New: Attorneys for former CHL players pursuing a hazing bullying and abuse lawsuit vs the CHL its leagues and its teams say players wanting to join case must be assured their identities will be kept confidential unless they choose to share their stories publicly" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1674546445007966215) 2023-06-29T22:32Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements "Psychologists hired by plaintiffs write in affidavit re importance of confidentiality: All the issues that men feel disclosing abuse will be amplified within a hockey culture that promotes qualities of toughness and silence These men would be asked to break years of silence" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1674546584971890693) 2023-06-29T22:33Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements "Attorneys for plaintiffs want players to have options of [--] "tracks." One would be expedited confidential and involve no verbal testimony but would cap damages at $100K. Another "track" would be in open court with former players able to publicly name their alleged abuser(s)" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1674546652659560454) 2023-06-29T22:33Z 73.1K followers, [--] engagements "Plaintiffs also want CHL and teams to advise some [-----] current and former players of their right to join the lawsuit on their Twitter and Instagram accounts on posters in player dressing rooms in public areas in arenas and also via email with version of this msg:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1674548298755997697) 2023-06-29T22:40Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements "Plaintiffs asking judge to direct the CHL leagues and teams to hand over records of any meetings written correspondence and emails since [----] in which abuse and player discipline for abuse (even informal) was discussed. They also want all docs regarding team sales since 1975" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1674548419484852228) 2023-06-29T22:40Z 80.2K followers, [--] engagements "Very happy update: After playing junior hockey this past season with the Carleton Place Canadians Owen Brady who was told he was cancer free a year ago has been invited to the Florida Panthers development camp. Good luck @owenbradyy1" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1675867882452836359) 2023-07-03T14:03Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements "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 [----] world juniors team. If NHL names and suspends players allegedly involved affected players would likely appeal any sanctions to an arbitrator as per CBA and may pursue defamation lawsuits vs league said agent of one player who attended [----] Hockey Canada gala. (While an investigating officer in October wrote in court documents he believes there are grounds to charge at least five players" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1679500580790607872) 2023-07-13T14:38Z 87.7K followers, 2M engagements "Wrinkle of Gatorade's sponsorship contract with Canada Soccer/Canadian Soccer Business: Gatorade pays performance bonuses based on success of MNT & WNT national teams. Those bonuses go to CSB meaning if the Canadian women's national team excels at the World Cup in Australia and" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1679888231607812098) 2023-07-14T20:31Z 79.7K followers, 222.2K engagements "This ad for the French womens national team ahead of the #FIFAWWC is something" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1681027122599542785) 2023-07-17T22:40Z 80.1K followers, 410.5K engagements "Nike informed Hockey Canada about [--] months ago it wasn't renewing its sponsorship with HC industry sources tell me. They add Fanatics a strong candidate to replace Nike. Fanatics reached deal in March to replace Adidas as manufacturer of NHL player jerseys in 2024-25" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1681042524650217472) 2023-07-17T20:45Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements "Appreciate the honesty and trust from national team player Quinn. In our latest @TSN_Sports Original feature Quinn discusses their life in soccer and the consequences of their decision to come out publicly as trans nonbinary. #FIFAWWC ⚽ @TheQuinny5" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1681724890481606671) 2023-07-20T00:12Z 80.1K followers, 121.7K engagements "While Nike is a sponsor of Canada Soccer rival Adidas plans a marketing campaign to tout its ties to four players on Canada's World Cup team. Expect to see a lot of Ashley Lawrence in Adidas's new Sorry not sorry commercial spots. Other Adidas Canada athletes inc. Vanessa" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1682068908440793088) 2023-07-30T15:40Z 79.7K followers, 53.7K engagements "News: The Canada Mens National Soccer Team Players Association has sent cease and desist letters to Canada Soccer sponsors demanding they stop using the names images and likeness of any national team players. In a statement to TSN the CMNSTPA wrote Canada Soccer is using the" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1683914449164414977) 2023-08-01T03:08Z 79.7K followers, 372.3K engagements "The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating a complaint that alleged players on Dennis Williams WHL team shared concerns about him using player showers and coming out wearing only a towel while they were in the adjoining team dressing room. Complaint also alleged a fight" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1687590302201135104) 2023-08-04T22:24Z 79.7K followers, 104.6K engagements "Davis Schneider was the 849th pick when Toronto selected him in the 28th round of MLBs amateur draft in [----]. 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" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1687640197117145089) 2023-08-05T01:42Z 87.7K followers, 161K engagements "Canadian mens national team players accuse Canada Soccer of threatening to not schedule games in FIFAs November international window amid labour impasse. Players repeat criticism of Canada Soccers controversial media/sponsor deal with Canadian Soccer Business" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1692580532394013082) 2023-08-18T16:53Z 79.8K followers, 211K engagements "Terrific Womens World Cup final. Spain deserved winners and England all class after the final whistle. Loved watching the entire tournament. Thanks to a best-in-class @TSN_Sports broadcast team for awesome coverage over the past weeks. Bravo" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1693235432639660208) 2023-08-20T12:16Z 79.8K followers, 31.4K engagements "FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings against Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales after he kissed several Spanish national team players following their World Cup win on Sunday" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1694684276573241734) 2023-08-24T12:13Z 80.1K followers, 178.6K engagements "New: insurance companies threaten not to cover potential damages related to a hazing bullying and abuse lawsuit vs the Canadian Hockey League its three leagues and its teams. If courts agree with the insurers its unclear how the defendants would come up with the funds" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1695131189705638070) 2023-08-25T17:49Z 80.1K followers, 202K engagements ""I felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven sexist out of place act without any consent on my part." Jenni Hermoso statement after Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales blames "false feminism" and refuses to resign for his behaviour at Women's World Cup" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1695209759576670369) 2023-08-25T23:01Z 79.9K followers, 51.5K engagements "Update: After our story aired in March the Office of the Independent Police Review Director commissioned the O.P.P. to scrutinize the York Regional Police Service's investigation of the death of 17-yr-old Oakville hockey player Ben Teague. The O.P.P. has extended the scope of its inquiry repeatedly and its investigation continues" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1696151316811145370) 2023-08-28T13:22Z 79.8K followers, 93.1K engagements "New: John Herdman who has coached the men's national soccer team since [----] notified Canada Soccer today that he will leave the national program to coach Toronto FC source confirms. Source adds MNT assistant coach Mauro Biello will become team's interim head coach. @joshuakloke had the news first of Herdman's move" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1696236101910872285) 2023-08-28T18:59Z 80.1K followers, 78.4K engagements "Active and retired athletes will be banned from appearing in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario as of Feb. [--] according to new Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario rules. NHL stars Auston Matthews Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky have appeared in such ads" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1696528355569606954) 2023-08-29T14:20Z 87.7K followers, 787.1K engagements "Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) has suspended its men's soccer team after an allegation of concerning behaviour. The school is reportedly investigating alleged hazing and has not said if the allegations will be investigated by someone independent. TMU also has not said if its investigation findings will be made public" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1698861018145866197) 2023-09-05T00:50Z 79.7K followers, 126.8K engagements "Backstory: Throughout the FIBA World Cup Team Canada staff coaches and players have rallied around the theme of boxing -- talking about landing body blows tiring out opponents and then knocking them out. Canada Basketball staff bought sets of gloves in Manilla and placed pairs in each player's locker stall before their game against Slovenia" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1699462400846581905) 2023-09-06T16:39Z 79.8K followers, 335.4K engagements "U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO JuRiese Colon told a hearing in Washington on Wednesday that complaints of emotional abuse particularly athlete vs athlete have increased substantially in recent years. Colon who oversees [--] investigators told the hearing some cases of sexual emotional and physical misconduct take years to investigate. We dont get a lot of cases where we find that people lie when it comes to abuse Colon said. Even so the hearing was told 38% of cases investigated by the Center between 2017-2022 ended as administrative closures meaning no findings no sanctions no public record of" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1699879166592643452) 2023-09-07T20:15Z 79.7K followers, 46.4K engagements "Western University is investigating allegations of misconduct within its womens hockey program sources tell TSN. One player alleged that when she toldthe head coach thata team official touched her inappropriately during a workout the coach told her to wear longer shorts" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1701603925668028557) 2023-09-12T14:29Z 79.7K followers, 409.3K engagements "Allegations also include claims Western's head coach pressured players to play through injuries told players she didnt care about their mental health and that she criticized players social media posts telling them they wore clothing that was too revealing. Sources say players complained to school administration for more than a year before their claims began to be investigated" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1701604152324010011) 2023-09-12T14:30Z 80.1K followers, 22.4K engagements "Have been talking with a sports official and retired athlete who was sexually assaulted in [----] and whose attacker was sentenced to prison and probation. The first time the survivor heard her attacker is appealing his conviction and a trial date has been set was when I told her" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1701964141215289551) 2023-09-13T14:20Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements "Update: Western University is now advertising for a new strength and conditioning coach. Meantime a professor tells me they plan to attend a meeting Friday of Westerns senate and ask school administrators about the length of time it took for them to respond to player concerns" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1702398283270721701) 2023-09-14T19:05Z 80.1K followers, 79.9K engagements "Update on alleged corruption within the GTHL minor hockey league: NDP MPP Jennie Stevens told Ontario sport minister Neil Lumsden on Wednesday during a committee hearing that she has spoken to a whistleblower about the allegedly illegal sales of GTHL teams and organizations. Stevens alleged the GTHL's investigators (Lumsden identified them as two former police officers) have refused to interview the whistleblower with whom she has spoken. Lumsden later pledged the investigators' findings will be made public" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1702451143903789545) 2023-09-14T22:35Z 80.2K followers, 110K engagements "In a document tabled in the House of Commons on Monday new federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough writes that Sport Canada does not monitor whether any national sport organizations have signed NDAs with employees and/or coaches. (Sport ministry said in June it has never asked" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1704222838930931932) 2023-09-19T19:56Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements "The Greenbelt scandal is a great example why public service journalism matters. Thanks to the reporters who have been so committed to covering it so well" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1704946365736878588) 2023-09-21T19:51Z 80K followers, 31.3K engagements "The Canadian womens national soccer team plays for more than a ticket to the Paris Olympics when it faces Jamaica in a pair of games over the next few days. Also at stake is funding Canada Soccer receives for the WNT via Sport Canada. ($2.8M in 2023-24.) Such government funding is tied to recommendations made by the not-for-profit agency Own the Podium and if Canada doesn't qualify for Paris it risks losing at least some of that financial support. OTPs CEO Anne Merklinger told me her office will review funding to all summer sports this fall to identify sports with athletes/teams on the podium" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1705206889993113815) 2023-09-22T13:06Z 73.7K followers, 42.2K engagements "Days after Bowling Green State University said it had suspended three players and placed its men's hockey coach on leave after an alleged hazing incident the Bowling Green Ohio police department tells me it is investigating to determine whether any of the states anti-hazing laws have been broken. (A Bowling Green student died from a hazing incident in [----] and in January the school paid $2.9M to his family. Bowling Green hosted its second anti-hazing conference in August.)" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1705263454888562792) 2023-09-22T16:51Z 80.1K followers, 165.1K engagements "Former Bowling Green hockey player Austen Swankler (a Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominee last season) has gone public alleging he left the school because was a victim of hazing. Swankler: I came out about everything that happened to stop future incidents from occurring. Hazing is a serious issue especially to this school. So before you saying Im dragging the school through mud know the facts. I know the facts because I was a victim If coming out about hazing is being a bad team then I guess Im a bad teammate. https://x.com/austenswankler/status/1705316210106097937s=20" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1705401833080975710) 2023-09-23T02:00Z 86.4K followers, 93.2K engagements "New: The CRA is reviewing allegations that Greater Toronto Hockey League teams and organizations have been improperly bought and sold following a complaint by former NHL player Akim Aliu. Aliu: The government are the only ones who can be trusted to make a real change force the league to do the right thing and hold people accountable @Dreamer_Aliu78 Canada Revenue Agency reviewing allegation of corruption within GTHL. @rwesthead HAS MORE: https://t.co/5QSmTMDDLl https://t.co/hwPW0UJ9BV Canada Revenue Agency reviewing allegation of corruption within GTHL. @rwesthead HAS MORE:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1706403425464803550) 2023-09-25T20:20Z 86.2K followers, 582.9K engagements "Ex-NHL coach Kevin Constantine was suspended on Sunday after the WHLs independent reporting channel received a complaint regarding his conduct" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1706448879464350021) 2023-09-25T23:21Z 79.7K followers, 96.4K engagements "Lawyers for the Canadian Hockey League and its leagues and teams reiterated in a court hearing this afternoon that if they are forced to pay money to survivors in connection with an abuse and hazing lawsuit they may pursue legal claims against former players who were perpetrators. (One lawyer not involved with case told me this development would be unlikely. He said a teenage player who abused would probably have joint liability with coaches and team execs many of whom still work in the hockey world.)" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1707124963025563967) 2023-09-27T20:08Z 79.8K followers, 98.3K engagements "After the CHL agreed to pay $30M to settle lawsuits filed by players seeking minimum wage back pay and overtime a group of players now want to blow up the agreement. They say when they negotiated the settlement they didnt know Hockey Canada had amassed $100M+ in slush funds" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1707777900307484952) 2023-09-29T15:22Z 80.1K followers, 55.7K engagements "The NFL has revised its gambling policy. Moving forward players who bet on an NFL game will be suspended at least for one year. two if the bet involves a player's own team. Any actual or attempted match-fixing which includes players betting vs their own teams will lead to a lifetime ban and any player found to have offered inside info or tips to bettors will be out at least one year" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1707865743683879055) 2023-09-29T21:11Z 79.8K followers, 47.8K engagements "Source: police have committed significant resources tothe investigation of an alleged sexual assault involving players on Canadas [----] World Junior team. Police have continued in recent weeks trying to contact witnesses who may have information to share about the allegations" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1709654864496570397) 2023-10-04T19:40Z 80.2K followers, 655.6K engagements "The sexual assault trial of former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Sicilliano scheduled to begin today in Quebec City was delayed until Wednesday. Daigle and Sicilliano are alleged to have sexually assaulted a then-17-year-old woman who worked at a hotel where their QMJHL team stayed during the playoffs in June [----]. A judge ruled last week that a cell phone video which was made by the players during the alleged assault would be admissible during the trial" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1711829124665241669) 2023-10-10T19:40Z 79.8K followers, 261.8K engagements "Former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano face up to [--] years in prison after they pleaded guilty to sexual assault today. Crown attorney Michel Berube: I hope that the courage of the victim in this case. will inspire anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward no matter how powerful or influential their perpetrator might have been" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1712206398535139389) 2023-10-11T20:39Z 72.7K followers, 630K engagements "An agreed statement of fact filed into evidence today included an account of the assault that is too graphic to post here. Crown attorney Berube said the survivor in this case who was [--] when she was assaulted will have the opportunity to submit a victim impact statement or to speak in person during Daigle and Siciliano's sentencing hearing" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1712208418629472261) 2023-10-11T20:47Z 80.1K followers, 51.6K engagements "Four high school football players in Lethbridge AB were arrested Tuesday and charged with sexually assaulting their 16-year-old teammate in the teams locker room. The four players -- two are [--] and two are [--] -- have been charged with sexual assault with a weapon assault with a weapon and unlawful confinement" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1712566025231749604) 2023-10-12T20:28Z 72.7K followers, 184.5K engagements "After pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a then-17-year-old female in [----] former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano return to court tomorrow with their lawyers to discuss scheduling a hearing for their sentencing. Crown attorney Michel Berube tells me that hearing will probably take three days and is likely to occur in February or March. The former QMJHL players each face up to [--] years in prison" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1715052071282491683) 2023-10-19T17:07Z 80.1K followers, 13.5K engagements "A month after Bowling Green State University said it had suspended three players and placed its men's hockey coach on leave after an alleged hazing incident Lt. Adam Skaff of the Bowling Green Ohio police department tells me today that its criminal investigation is concluding. Skaff: "The Bowling Green Police Division is not recommending any charges as it relates to Ohio hazing laws for any students staff or coaches as it relates to allegations made about the BGSU Hockey program and potential hazing."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1715086863008936047) 2023-10-19T19:25Z 72.7K followers, 90.9K engagements ""While people will know you for your accomplishments on the pitch they will remember you for how you transcended the painted white lines. Creating equity is what you will be most proud of." Christine Sinclair who joined the women's national team at [--] when its players were paid $10 a day became the best to ever represent Canada. Now [--] she details her decision to retire in a column in which she offers advice to her younger self" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1715364710126653728) 2023-10-20T13:49Z 72.7K followers, 36.5K engagements "A sentencing hearing for Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano has been scheduled for March 18-21. The former players pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a then-17-year-old female in [----] and face up to [--] years in prison. Also a group of Quebec-based media have filed a joint motion asking the court to unseal cellphone videos the players made in connection with the assault" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1715786844686705054) 2023-10-21T17:47Z 72.7K followers, 86.7K engagements "Leagues and teams around the world confronting gambling-related issues. On same day NHL suspends Shane Pinto for [--] games Newcastle and Italian national team player Sandro Tonali today was banned from soccer for ten months for placing bets on matches and using illegal gambling websites" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1717580701724250410) 2023-10-26T16:35Z 72.9K followers, 100.9K engagements "Congrats to everyone being celebrated tonight by the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Especially thrilled for Dr. Charles Tator [--] a global leader in concussion research and treatment who has dedicated his life to public service. Even this week he was busy treating patients" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1717685199599804875) 2023-10-26T23:30Z 80.2K followers, 15.2K engagements ""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 Floyd who was murdered by Minneapolis police in [----]. The locker room incident was detailed in a Hockey Quebec investigation report obtained by Le Droit's @justinemercier. The report documented at least [--] instances of "racist gestures and remarks" by six players and criticized both the hockey organization and the team's" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1717912719502745944) 2023-10-27T14:34Z 87.7K followers, 1.1M engagements "Without journalism the public would never know about this case. Most local and provincial sports organizations across Canada still refuse to provide transparency about officials coaches and athletes who are reprimanded or sanctioned for misconduct and failures in leadership" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1717926098091032822) 2023-10-27T15:27Z 73K followers, 152.9K engagements "Update: Hockey Quebec director general Jocelyn Thibault confirms that neither the federation nor hockey association in Gatineau reported these incidents of alleged racism and assault to local police. Thibault who became aware of the allegations in May [----] tells me Hockey Quebec plans a review with government officials over how this case was handled. Thibaut says details of sanctions to aggressor players remain confidential adding several of them have since been drafted by QMJHL teams" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1718386084650918112) 2023-10-28T21:55Z 72.9K followers, 63.7K engagements "Horrible news. Adam Johnson a former NHL player with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings has died after suffering a severe cut to his neck during a game in England. Johnson was 29" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1718555169187561650) 2023-10-29T09:07Z 73.1K followers, 305.7K engagements "More details about the horrific allegations of racism and abuse within a U15 AAA hockey team in Quebec via @alexandrepratt of La Presse. According to an investigator commissioned by Hockey Quebec players allegedly called Black teammates "slaves" and told them to "go work in a cotton field" used Nazi salutes to celebrate goals drew Swastikas and made references to WW2 gas chambers. Where were the adults" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1718692334202757229) 2023-10-29T18:12Z 73K followers, 39.6K engagements "19-year-old Lane Hinkley: Too many hits too many punches too many concussions that I didnt 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 [--] fights over the past [--] QMJHL seasons according to Also researchers have found the more hits to the head a player receives even subconcussive ones which arent usually tracked the more likely they are to develop neurological problems.) http://Hockeyfights.com On Monday defensemen Lane Hinkley announced his retirement from hockey due to medical" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719168451023921338) 2023-10-31T01:44Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements "Two womens hockey team players told TSN that they were advised today that Candice Moxley will returnas Western's head coach and that players would be offered mental health support. After several players told a school official they plan to discuss a boycott with teammates the official said he would meet with players again on Thursday. While Moxley was cleared by an investigator misconduct allegations against strength and conditioning coach Jeff Watson who worked with the Western's [--] varsity teams were substantiated. He is no longer employed by Western. A report on the misconduct investigation" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1719840262791327855) 2023-11-01T22:14Z 73.1K followers, 344K engagements "Western University refuses to make public a report that details an investigation into allegations of misconduct that led to the firing of the school's strength and conditioning coach. The secrecy comes after universities and several pro teams including the Chicago Blackhawks amid the Kyle Beach scandal have been transparent with such reports. Western prof MacIntosh Ross: Its highly suspicious. Its like they have no plan unless the plan is to protect the schools brand at all costs" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1720474972534059392) 2023-11-03T16:16Z 80.1K followers, 297.4K engagements "You have made a joke of this program and it is unacceptable Former Western University womens hockey player Claire Balas emailed school president Alan Shepard on Friday criticizing Western's refusal to make public a report detailing its investigation of misconduct allegations. Balas says she quit Western's hockey team after three seasons due to the toxic environment" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1720828817080512603) 2023-11-04T15:42Z 80.2K followers, 19K engagements "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 [----] Stanley Cup playoff run. An ex-Blackhawks player a Black Ace teammate of Kyle Beach sues the Hawks alleging a [----] sexual assault https://t.co/XOcYh6wEmV An ex-Blackhawks player a Black Ace teammate of Kyle Beach sues the Hawks alleging a [----] sexual assault https://t.co/XOcYh6wEmV" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1721214927963144302) 2023-11-05T17:16Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements ""Black Ace 1" has been considering a lawsuit against the Blackhawks for nearly two years if not longer. In Feb [----] I reported that he the former skills coach Paul Vincent and a onetime Miami (of Ohio) University hockey player had hired a lawyer to explore litigation against the NHL team" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1721275209406107972) 2023-11-05T21:16Z 73.1K followers, 39.7K engagements "Former NHL player Georges Laraque writing in Le Droit says adults who failed to respond appropriately after allegations of racism on a AAA team in Gatineau Que. must be fired. Laraque now [--] reflects on playing minor hockey in the city of Sorel-Tracy: The racism was so bad the parents called me a N-word in the stands the young people from the other teams too. They sang songs with that word in it. It was ridiculous it was the biggest battle of my life. @GeorgesLaraque" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1721520413568606351) 2023-11-06T13:30Z 73.1K followers, 475K engagements "Lawyers for John Doe said today they are suing the Chicago Blackhawks for well in excess of $300K worth of damages and addressed why it took years for him to pursue a legal claim. Lawyer Anthony Romanucci: He feels an intense amount of personal shame guilt and embarrassment and it took a long while for him to reconcile. @TonyRomanucci A former Chicago Blackhawks player whoallegeshe was sexually assaulted during the [----] Stanley Cup season and playoffs by former team video coach Brad Aldrich has filed a negligence lawsuit against the NHL team. Updated story from @rwesthead:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1721616844245672381) 2023-11-06T19:53Z 83.7K followers, 687K engagements "Connected with legal experts about John Doe vs Blackhawks and several told me they expect the team will settle if the case isn't dismissed. Northwestern professor of law Deborah Tuerkheimer an expert on sexual assault litigation told me limitations periods on filing such lawsuits typically two years represent a significant hurdle for "John Doe." If his lawsuit survives that challenge Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Katharine Baker an expert on sexual violence told me she expects the Blackhawks as with Kyle Beach will want to settle to avoid a trial and protracted negative media which" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1721943076611011020) 2023-11-07T17:29Z 73.1K followers, 102.7K engagements "The Toronto Maple Leafs are worth an estimated $2.65B tops in the NHL followed by NY Rangers and Montreal Canadiens acc to new NHL franchise valuations by @Sportico. Top gainers: Carolina (+59% Florida Columbus" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1722231462177710154) 2023-11-08T12:35Z 73.3K followers, 61.7K engagements "As the pool of North American billionaires who can afford rising franchise price tags shrinks an interesting look at how Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis sold 5% of his Monumental Sports & Entertainment to the Qatar Investment Authority for $200M. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) has asked the NBA and NHL to preserve all documents and communications related to the sale for a potential Congressional investigation" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1722266402319720755) 2023-11-08T14:54Z 73.2K followers, 52.9K engagements "When Olivier Rioux was in kindergarten he was as tall as his teacher. He's now the world's tallest teenager at 7-foot-7 and today he committed to the Florida Gators men's basketball team. This past spring we told Olivier's story in a W5/TSN co-production: @GatorsMBK" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1722678755376693367) 2023-11-09T18:13Z 83.7K followers, 18.8K engagements "Western hockey coach Candice Moxley: This has been a terribly difficult time for womens hockey at Western and for me as a coach I have certainly reflected during this experience and will continue to grow and better myself as a leader" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1722738279492042780) 2023-11-09T22:09Z 73.2K followers, 49.4K engagements "The Winnipeg Police Service has detailed an allegedly sexually exploitative relationship between a female 28-year-old hockey coach and a female player from 2019-21. Police said the accused forged an inappropriate sexual relationship by grooming and gaining the trust of the survivor. The coach who worked within Hockey Manitoba from 2018-23 faces charges including sexual assault possession of child pornography and assault with a weapon" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1723094433497784663) 2023-11-10T21:45Z 73.2K followers, 132K engagements "When Jim Thomson was drafted by the Washington Capitals in [----] he says coach Bryan Murray told him If you want to make our team youre going to have to fight more. So the following season Thomson had [--] fights. including [--] in one weekend. Thomson says being an NHL enforcer led him to alcoholism and substance abuse. He went bankrupt and was suicidal. But in [----] Thomson committed to turning his life around. He later became president of the Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey team and now works with charity groups across Canada to fight homelessness hunger illiteracy and addiction. Thomson last week" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1723455796648767941) 2023-11-11T21:40Z 73.4K followers, 296.5K engagements "Police investigating the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson have reportedly arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1724465958977143097) 2023-11-14T16:34Z 73.3K followers, 886.2K engagements "Angus Mortimer a 38-year-old former kayaker who represented Canada at the [----] Summer Olympics in Beijing has been given a lifetime ban from participating in any capacity with Canoe Kayak Canada. Even as @CanoeKayakCAN announced Mortimers expulsion hundreds of publicly-funded provincial and federal sports federations across Canada continue to keep secret the names of people they have sanctioned. Many won't even answer questions about why they refuse to share this information with the public" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1724791081710375119) 2023-11-15T14:06Z 73.3K followers, 149.7K engagements "Hockey Canada offered a bit more detail today about the appeal filed by some [----] World Juniors team players who were found to have violated the federation's code of conduct. The World Juniors appeal will be heard by a three-member panel who have extensive legal experience Hockey Canada tells me adding there is no timeline on the appeal process. Hockey Canada declined to identify the members of the appeals panel. While appeals to sanctions for misconduct are now supposed to be directed to the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) Hockey Canada's policies were different in 2018" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1724873817355334021) 2023-11-15T19:35Z 80.1K followers, 383.7K engagements "Hockey Canada has a new board of directors led by Jonathan Goldbloom a Montreal public-relations executive who succeeds Hugh Fraser as board chair. Newly-elected board members include former WNT player Gillian Apps and former NHL player Corey Hirsch" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1726057094598512770) 2023-11-19T01:57Z 73.3K followers, 77.9K engagements "Checked in with Hockey Canada about the federations confirmation a year ago that it had received information about a third sexual assault allegation in addition to incidents allegedly involving World Juniors players in [----] and [----]. Hockey Canada told me in September [----] that on July [--] [----] its staff became aware of a potential situation and directed a person to lawyers Erin Durant and Brian Ward who head the federations third-party complaint process. Hockey Canada told me today its not aware if a complaint was filed or if there is an active investigation because of confidentiality rules" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1728075901194186951) 2023-11-24T15:39Z 73.7K followers, 234.6K engagements "It's hard to describe the bond you form with other parents whose children are also in the fight against cancer. April was often in the room next to my boy at SickKids and I'm elated to read she's doing so well" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1729295914894758399) 2023-11-28T00:27Z 73.6K followers, 61.2K engagements "An investigator determined Ontario volleyball coach Matt Ragogna took a 16-year-old boy into the bedroom of his home where the boy lay down on the bed while the coach practised wrappinghisfeet with athletic tape and tickled him. During an investigation which was kept secret Ragogna continued coaching Brock University's men's volleyball team. Ragogna who also markets himself as a "life coach" to children was clearedto return to coaching in Sept. after apologizing and completing a course about appropriate boundaries. Now at least three additional complainants have come forward and the Ontario" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1729925331354517522) 2023-11-29T18:08Z 73.7K followers, 858.3K engagements "Even after all of the stories of abuse in sports in recent months secrecy in cases like this one remains common. Most of Canadas roughly [---] provincial sport organizations many of which are underfunded and staffed by volunteers still keep misconduct investigations and sanctions secret. This allows people who are suspended or banned to move with ease to university and high school teams or to other sports or jurisdictions without having to be transparent about their having been sanctioned" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1729925410840830414) 2023-11-29T18:08Z 73.7K followers, 68.9K engagements "In the months since Hockey Canada retooled its maltreatment policies and practices the identities of those suspended and banned from sanctioned hockey in Canada are still a secret. Meantime even as some provincial sport federations in other sports publish the names of people who are suspended hockey federations refuse citing privacy rules. Not one provincial or territorial hockey federation in Canada has a public registry of sanctions" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1730327580383813720) 2023-11-30T20:46Z 73.7K followers, 131.7K engagements "I was sent this video today one of several that were purportedly filmed during a U10 GTHL team practice last night. GTHL comment: "The GTHL is required to report incidents it suspects may be a violation of the Hockey Canada safe sport policies to the Independent Third Party working on behalf of Hockey Canada. The league can confirm that it has filed a report regarding an incident that occurred on Nov. [--] 2023."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1730340868605755434) 2023-11-30T21:39Z 80K followers, 1.9M engagements "Canadas Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough said in a speech in Geneva today she is close to announcing a "formal independent mechanism" to review systemic abuse in Canadian sports. She said abuse in sports has been normalized and organizations have dodged accountability. Qualtrough: Culture change is needed We need to talk about the things that are difficult to talk about. She said she will announce details next week. Qualtroughs remarks come as advocates for abuse survivors have pushed for the federal government to commit to a public inquiry into abuse in sports. @CQualtro" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1732060112133472722) 2023-12-05T15:31Z 88.6K followers, 70.9K engagements ""She felt trusted like the uniformdivision officer taking her statement cared about what she was saying. Then she added something: the man who raped her was a member of MSUs football team. "Suddenly she felt the officers demeanor change. She no longer felt believed." Important reporting highlighting why some survivors of sexual assault do not trust police and the legal system" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1734221914858459389) 2023-12-11T14:41Z 73.8K followers, 48.4K engagements "After Hockey Canada's independent third party suspended two Greater Toronto Hockey League coaches for yelling and swearing at players the decision was kept secret. Neither Hockey Canada the Ontario Hockey Federation nor the GTHL publicized the sanctions. Complainant and hockey parent Matt Taub: This secrecy drives me nuts. What is the point of all of this of having a proper complaint process and months-long investigations if we are not going to make these sanctions public and give parents information about people who have been disciplined" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1734589232872579422) 2023-12-12T15:01Z 73.8K followers, 382K engagements "A minor hockey coach in the London area is being sued for $2 million by parents who allege the coach threatened and physically battered their child during a practice. Days after the childs father filed a misconduct complaint against the coach with his childs hockey organization on Oct.15 the father alleges the coach assaulted him in a dressing room. In front of others the coach allegedly accused the father of being a public danger who had engaged in obscene and/or despicable behaviour. The local hockey association whose co-defendants include Hockey Canada allegedly retained an investigator" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1734993553648988390) 2023-12-13T17:47Z 83.3K followers, 241.3K engagements "Update: Some provincial and national sports organizations say they are weighing the potential legal exposure of making public the names of adults who have been sanctioned for misconduct. One NSO exec told me: "A lawsuit could shut us down." The same exec agreed that a lawsuit filed by a victim who alleged an abuser's identity was kept secret by an NSO could also bankrupt an organization. Meanwhile. Skate Canada has been publishing a sanctions registry since [----]. The organization told me today that no one ever has sued it over its registry or even threatened to sue. Skate Canada's registry" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1737212488934932730) 2023-12-19T20:45Z 72.7K followers, 71.4K engagements "Update: Several weeks after our reporting on the case of Brock University volleyball coach Matt Ragogna the school says he no longer is an employee. Brock says it has hired former McMaster University assistant coach Ian Eibbitt as interim head coach" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1737468520500203535) 2023-12-20T13:42Z 79.8K followers, 63.9K engagements "New: Canada Soccer has reached an agreement to hire former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment executive Alyson Walker as general secretary sources tell TSN. Canada Soccer is expected to announce her hiring today. Walker will succeed interim general secretary Jason deVos. Besides MLSE Walker has also worked with the Canadian Olympic Committee as head of sponsorship sales was VP of brand partnerships at Bell Media and was chief commercial officer with eSports company OverActive Media. A former varsity soccer player at McGill University Walker was named to Ultimate Canada's hall of fame in" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1738267106104262852) 2023-12-22T18:35Z 80.2K followers, 101.6K engagements "A B.C. judge has ruled Canadian Hockey League lawyers will not be allowed at this time to cross-examine former players who allege in a proposed class-action concussion lawsuit that major-junior leagues have put profits and entertainment ahead of their health. The lead plaintiffs in the case include former players James McEwan Myles Stoesz and Rhett Trombley. McEwan alleges he was often not given medical attention after [--] fights in the WHL and that he now shows symptoms of CTE. Stoesz who played in the CHL from 2003-2007 first fought in the WHL as a 15-year-old and alleges the Spokane Chiefs" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1742943064660824387) 2024-01-04T16:16Z 79.8K followers, 91.5K engagements "New court documents also say neuropsychologist Michael Czarnota has provided lawyers working on this lawsuit with player concussion data dating to the 2011-12 season that has not been made public. Czarnota has been consulting to the OHL QMJHL and WHL for the past [--] years about player brain trauma and he introduced concussion tracking policies for CHL team athletic therapists more than a decade ago according to his affidavit cited by a judge" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742948445856395596) 2024-01-04T16:37Z [--] followers, 12.8K engagements "The Ontario Junior Hockey League is believed to be the first league in Canada to be transparent about a suspension made in connection with Hockey Canada's independent third party process. Trenton Golden Hawks coach Derek Smith a former NHL defencemen has been suspended for four weeks the league said today. OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy told me the league plans to make any future ITP suspensions public. Moving forward this will make it more difficult for other leagues teams and Hockey Canada to justify keeping such suspensions a secret. @OJHLOfficial @HockeyCanada "Hockey Canadas ITP" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1743028554697261127) 2024-01-04T21:56Z 79.7K followers, 234.6K engagements "The Greater Toronto Hockey League the worlds largest minor league said the coach of a U-14 Triple-A team has been suspended from all Hockey Canada activities until Apr. [--] for initiating a physical altercation during a game on Nov. [--]. Spectators associated with each team were also fined a total of $1000. The GTHL has kept the coachs name secret and did not disclose the teams involved in the incident" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1744373677355848188) 2024-01-08T15:01Z 79.7K followers, 104.3K engagements "Researchers in Pakistan are developing AI that can detect violence in video footage technology that may be used to deploy police sooner when violent acts are captured on CCTV. The researchers said they used [----] videos of NHL game footage [---] of which featured fights to help develop their software" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1744863495827366059) 2024-01-09T23:27Z 79.8K followers, 47.8K engagements "The NHL Players Association and NHL players Kyle Palmieri and Scott Wilson were among plaintiffs who sued the city of Pittsburgh in [----] over its "jock tax" on non-resident sports stars. The plaintiffs argued that since [----] the city has unfairly levied a 3% earned income tax on visiting pro athletes while taxing all other residents a 1% income tax. (Pirates Steelers and Penguins players have also been charged the tax if they lived outside city limits.) After a court ruled the jock tax was unconstitutional the city appealed. An appeals court ruled today in favour of the plaintiffs who also" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745150772239585656) 2024-01-10T18:29Z 80.1K followers, 267K engagements "Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment makes it official announcing European Tour CEO Keith Pelley as the sport holding company's new president and CEO. He will start his job Apr. [--]. Acting CEO and CFO Cynthia Devine will retire from her role at MLSE that time. Pelley: "This was the one opportunity I simply could not resist because of what this city and its teams mean to me."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745439717665939675) 2024-01-11T13:37Z 79.7K followers, 30.1K engagements "Queen's University may cease to exist if it doesn't navigate a financial crisis and massive deficit of $50M according to provost Matthew Evans. Evans: This is very very serious. Queens could cease to exist if we dont deal with this issue. Unless we sort this out we will go under. Academic programs aside not sure what this means for the athletics department and teams. It can't be great" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745538490278842852) 2024-01-11T20:09Z 79.7K followers, 146.9K engagements "The Chicago Blackhawks this week asked a court to dismiss anegligencelawsuit filed by a former player whoallegeshe 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 make his claim. The player alleges that like Kyle Beach he told then-teammental skills coach Jim Gary about his interactions with Aldrich and that Gary told him he should move on with his life. The Blackhawks allege that if Gary did say that his comments were insensitive and inappropriate but they do not constitute" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745572983496708189) 2024-01-11T22:26Z 83.8K followers, 996.8K engagements "Lawyers for "John Doe" face a deadline of Feb. [--] to file a response to the Chicago Blackhawks' motion to dismiss. The team then has until Mar. [--] to reply. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Mar. [--]. The lawsuit is being overseen by judge Thomas Cushing who has been on the bench since his election in [----]. (In the U.S. unlike Canada many judges are elected not appointed.)" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1745817196893188114) 2024-01-12T14:37Z 80.5K followers, 26.3K engagements "In the sports journalism class I taught at a Toronto college the past few winters I routinely highlighted the work of Toronto Star columnist @bruce_arthur. Bruce's story on @terryryan20 another example of what best-in-class writing looks like" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1747406239984726355) 2024-01-16T23:51Z 80.1K followers, 30.7K engagements "Former Western University hockey player Kaitlyn Booth says she asked head coach Candice Moxley for help after a fellow coach allegedly sexually harassed and touched her inappropriately while she was working out. Booth: Moxley told me that I should wear longer shorts. That was it. That was her response. I couldnt believe what I was hearing. Booth Western's team MVP in both 2021-22 and 2022-23 is among nine former players who say Moxley has fostered a toxic culture within the program for years. Several former players say they are on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication because of their" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1747667479197786401) 2024-01-17T17:09Z 80.1K followers, 243.4K engagements "The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia this week ordered former teacher and minor hockey coach Michael McNutt to pay $145K to a man who he sexually assaulted as a child. McNutt groomed his victim by buying him McDonald's and hockey gear his single mother could not afford. McNutt's victim testified during his trial about how his life spiralled after his abuse and led him to crime and alcohol and drug addiction. However as Justice John A. Keith noted in his ruling the victim's life "has not been entirely defined by (or reduced to) the abuse he endured. His work ethic business savvy and determination" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1748383848843350466) 2024-01-19T16:36Z 80K followers, 71.2K engagements "This just a few months after reports that Sports Illustrated published A.I.-generated product reviews under fake author names with fake author biographies. Sad to see what has become of a publication that once set the standard for sports journalism. BREAKING: The Arena Group gave notice that it intends to lay off all of Sports Illustrateds staff according to an email obtained by @FOS. The move comes after Authenticthe licensing group that owns Sports Illustratedmoved to terminate Arenas licensing deal. Story to follow. BREAKING: The Arena Group gave notice that it intends to lay off all of" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1748394549783732558) 2024-01-19T17:18Z 73.1K followers, 81.1K engagements "Canada Soccer says men's national team head coach Mauro Biello will remain with program at least through March game vs Trinidad. Some MNT players I have spoken with support the decision. Finances and politics probably also a factor. Federations newly-hired general secretary hasnt started yet and Im told Canada Soccers finances remain a mess. Talks for the past year between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business to modernize their media and sponsorship contract have not resulted in anything of consequence source tells me. Mauro Biello to lead #CANMNT into a decisive March clash with Copa" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1748436194386489393) 2024-01-19T20:04Z 80.6K followers, 59.1K engagements "New: Former MLSE executive Alyson Walker was supposed to begin her new job today as Canada Soccers general secretary. Instead citing personal reasons she has told the federation she is declining to accept the position. The executive search firm Korn-Ferry will resume a search for Canada Soccer's next general secretary the federation says" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1749493243182555194) 2024-01-22T18:04Z 79.7K followers, 133.5K engagements "Former NHL player Mike Ribeiro's sexual assault trial began this morning in a Texas court. Ribeiro was indicted in January [----] on two counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place in June [----]. He was later indicted by a grand jury on an additional charge of attempted sexual assault" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1749914329250512906) 2024-01-23T21:57Z 79.7K followers, 194.1K engagements "Breaking: Five members of the [----] 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 set period of time to present themselves at London police headquarters. via @robyndoolittle" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750166274041057737) 2024-01-24T14:38Z 87.7K followers, 5.2M engagements "None of the defence lawyers who represent players allegedly involved in this case have responded to requests for comment today. (Canadian law requires criminal defendants to have their own individual defence teams.) Alison Craig a Toronto attorney who has defended people accused of sexual assault but who has no ties to the [----] World Juniors allegations said it would be customary in a case where there is no public danger for prospective defendants to be given at least a week or two to surrender to police. Breaking: Five members of the [----] world junior hockey team have been told to surrender" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750216969452703832) 2024-01-24T18:00Z 79.7K followers, 627.9K engagements "On a day everyone is clamouring for news they can trust about a story with widespread public interest comes word that an average of five local U.S. newspapers are closing every two weeks. (Situation is no different in Canada.) It takes time and resources to report edit and legally vet investigative reporting. Please support and pay for local journalism" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750222868657410123) 2024-01-24T18:23Z 79.7K followers, 328.4K engagements "The London Police Service says it will hold a press conference on Feb. [--] to provide an update on the [----] World Juniors sexual assault allegations. The press conference will be live streamed on Facebook the LPS says" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750254386859651425) 2024-01-24T20:28Z 80.5K followers, 348.3K engagements "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 [----] World Juniors case - referred to as E.M. in court documents - is committed to cooperating with police testifying in open court and facing cross-examinations from multiple highly-skilled defence lawyers" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750268671983849676) 2024-01-24T21:25Z 87.7K followers, 941.7K engagements ""Parents have become crazy." In Saint-Rmi Quebec a 50-year-old father has been charged with assault after he allegedly slapped a referee in the head when his son was thrown out of a hockey game following his third penalty La Presse reports. The local hockey association in Saint-Rmi now directs on-ice officials younger than [--] to wear a yellow armband hoping it will help parents and coaches recognize they are minors some as young as [--]. Quebec Hockey officials are also considering body cams for officials following the lead of some soccer associations in Quebec and Ontario. via @Vincent_Larin." [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750507052021985471) 2024-01-25T13:12Z 88.5K followers, 378.8K engagements "Former Chicoutimi Saguenens player Carl Latulippe filed a $15.7M lawsuit in April [----] against the CHL the QMJHL and its teams alleging he and other rookie players were beaten with bars of soap in towels and were forced to watch pornography and masturbate on a team bus in the presence of adult coaches. Latulippe was Chicoutimi's first-round draft pick in [----]. He quit the QMJHL team weeks into the 1994-95 season. Media at the time reported he was homesick and missed his girlfriend. Latulippe's allegations have been corroborated by a teammate acc to a media report. A judge in a Qubec City" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750562562981126537) 2024-01-25T16:53Z 79.7K followers, 249.9K engagements "New: Canadian Soccer Business the holding company that owns sponsorship and media rights to the Canadian Premier League and the men's and women's national teams has clawed back media rights from Spanish media company Mediapro which streamed games on OneSoccer TSN has learned. CSB spokeswoman Laura Armstrong confirmed the company has "filed a notice of action" against Mediapro. Armstrong: "By taking back full control of our rights we willimmediately have the opportunity to do so with new partners who have the ability toreach larger audiences."" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1750632850532028430) 2024-01-25T21:32Z 80.6K followers, 182.8K engagements ""Senior officials at Hockey Canada. claimed they didnt 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 lawsuit. without knowing who was involved in the alleged sexual assault. Also the public *still* does not know the identity of the Hockey Canada employee who contacted one of the players involved - hours after the alleged assault - to tell him the woman's family had contacted Hockey Canada. If and when Hockey Canada makes public" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750650443900829944) 2024-01-25T22:42Z 87.7K followers, 796.3K engagements "Several criminal lawyers who specialize in sexual assault cases have told me over the past days they expected former [----] World Juniors players facing prosecution for an alleged sex assault in London Ont. might face charges of gang sexual assault and forceable confinement. Alex Formentons attorney Daniel Brown told me today that the former Senators player has not been charged with either of those offences. He declined to elaborate on what Formenton has been charged with. If Formenton has been charged with common sexual assault he faces a maximum [--] years in prison if hes found guilty. People" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1751733420168708375) 2024-01-28T22:26Z 87.7K followers, 881.3K engagements "Former federal sport minister Kirsty Duncan who has repeatedly called for a public inquiry to further scrutinize abuse in amateur sports has asked the federal government for a considerable amount of information related to safe sport issues. In an order paper Duncan has asked which national sport organizations (NSOs) do not hire independent third parties to investigate complaints of abuse discrimination and harassment. She also has asked how many incidents of abuse broken down by sport have been reported by NSOs to Sport Canada since [----]. Duncan also wants details about how many coaches" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752096339524038891) 2024-01-29T22:28Z 80.7K followers, 135.4K engagements "Russia has been stripped of its figure skating team gold at the [----] Olympics in Beijing after teenager Kamila Valieva was banned for four years for using a banned substance. The International Skating Union said today it has readjusted the competition awarding the gold to the U.S. and silver to Japan. The bronze It goes to Russia Not Canada which finished fourth at Beijing. These are not serious people" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752346601236975989) 2024-01-30T15:02Z 80.7K followers, 332.1K engagements "The Soo Greyhounds have reportedly removed a banner from their arena that honoured their former coach John Vanbiesbrouck. Vanbiesbrouck resigned from the Greyhounds in [----] after he admitted making a racist slur toward future NHL player Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck who is USA Hockey's assistant executive director was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in [----]. HDA releases this statement on behalf of Trevor Daley regarding the Soo Greyhounds removal of the banner and number of John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters of GFL Memorial Gardens. https://t.co/Tlwls3zeuj HDA releases" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752412599038222482) 2024-01-30T19:24Z 80.6K followers, 478.6K engagements "Gary Ellis the former head of Toronto Police Services 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 at a subsequent date. Lawyers who specialize in criminal sexual assault cases have told me a trial in this case is unlikely before [----]. 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" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1752436139032502316) 2024-01-30T20:58Z 87.7K followers, 1.9M engagements "Lawyers for Michael McLeod say the New Jersey Devils forward has been charged with sexual assault and that he will plead not guilty" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752439841894093029) 2024-01-30T21:13Z 82.5K followers, 609.2K engagements "A lawyer for Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube confirms Dube has been charged with sexual assault and says he will plead not guilty" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752458680014934289) 2024-01-30T22:28Z 82.4K followers, 451.4K engagements "Jumping on @SportsCentre and @CTVNationalNews tonight to discuss the latest developments in the Hockey Canada [----] sexual assault allegations" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752468391397310937) 2024-01-30T23:06Z 82.2K followers, 151.1K engagements "A number of people have asked if the five NHL players charged in London Ont. will be required to surrender their passports. My understanding is that they won't have to do that because they are not considered to be flight risks. It is still possible however that any or all of the players could be refused entry to the U.S" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752535136334213305) 2024-01-31T03:31Z 82.2K followers, 555.7K engagements "The London Police Service says it will host a news conference on Monday Feb. [--] at [--] pm to provide an update related to a sexual assault allegation involving members of the [----] Canadian world junior hockey team. The news conference will be streamed and shown live on @TSN_Sports" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1752808181636681850) 2024-01-31T21:36Z 81.9K followers, 256.1K engagements "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 [----] at the City of London in the Southwest Region did commit a sexual assault on E.M. contrary to Section [---] of the Criminal Code of Canada." The document repeats the same allegation against each of the other four players and says McLeod is also facing an additional charge of sexual assault for "being a party to the offence." All of the players have" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753152038853316827) 2024-02-01T20:23Z 82.5K followers, 1.5M engagements "One takeaway of the documents filed in court is confirmation that police in London Ont. believe that the [----] World Juniors player who E.M. says she initially had consensual sex with also sexually assaulted her. Will be on @SportsCentre tonight to unpack. 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 [----] at the City of London in the https://t.co/4JCzU3DeDw New: Court documents obtained by" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753179274180469229) 2024-02-01T22:11Z 80.6K followers, 64.4K engagements "One takeaway of the documents filed in court is confirmation that police in London Ont. believe that the [----] World Juniors player who E.M. says she initially had consensual sex with also sexually assaulted her. Again lawyers for the five players have said they all will plead not guilty. The allegations against them have not been proven. Will be on @SportsCentre tonight to discuss. 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" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753188697095406047) 2024-02-01T22:48Z 82.4K followers, 286.7K engagements "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 police" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753241856073449818) 2024-02-02T02:20Z 82.4K followers, 401.5K engagements "*Will players be tried separately or together *Will the Crown try to flip one of the defendants *If the players are convicted what would their sentences be *What about other players who were in the hotel room TSN has interviewed [--] current and former Crown attorneys and defence lawyers who specialize in sexual assault cases. They offered insights into how prosecutors and the defence team will navigate what will be among Canadas highest-profile sexual assault cases since former CBC personality Jian Ghomeshi went on trial and was acquitted in 2016." [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753419973647814736) 2024-02-02T14:07Z 86.2K followers, 510.2K engagements "A jury in a Texas court has found former NHL player Mike Ribeiro not guilty of two counts of sexual assault according to media reports. The jury deadlocked on a count of attempted sexual assault. Its possible Ribeiro could be retried on that charge" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753594682301354276) 2024-02-03T01:42Z 82.4K followers, 133.8K engagements "Timeline cleanser. At @TheOfficialHDAs Winterfest event on a fantastic weekend morning. Smiling kids ripping up the ice. Beautiful cross overs and edges toe drags dangles. Fun fun fun" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1753812475399623152) 2024-02-03T16:07Z 82.5K followers, 81.3K engagements "Legend. Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/5OMBC7haZx Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/5OMBC7haZx" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1754357163789545766) 2024-02-05T04:11Z 82.5K followers, 83.1K engagements "The London Police Service will provide an update this afternoon at [--] pm et related to a sexual assault investigation involving players from Canadas [----] WJC team. TSN will broadcast the news conference live and begin our coverage at 1:45. Chief Thai Truong and Detective Sergeant Katherine Dann of the LPS's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are expected to take questions from media. Here's a backgrounder on what may happen behind the scenes in the coming weeks and months:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1754489395422302528) 2024-02-05T12:57Z 82.8K followers, 594.2K engagements "During a [--] 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 the case. Crown attorney Heather Donkers told the court that substantial paper and audio evidence collected by London police in connection with the case - know as disclosure - would be sent today by courier to the players lawyers. The next hearing date in the case was scheduled for Apr. [--] at which time lawyers will" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1754516330198249728) 2024-02-05T14:44Z 82.8K followers, 971.4K engagements "London Police Service Chief Thai Truong begins a news conference saying he will refer to the woman involved in this case as the victim. Truong said police conducted a comprehensive review of the case in [----] and discovered new evidence that paved the way for police to reopen the case and subsequently lay sexual assault charges. Truong: I want to recognize the victim for her courage and incredible strength" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1754582929911521459) 2024-02-05T19:09Z 82.8K followers, 588.1K engagements "Across Canada in 2021-22 31% of sexual assault charges filed in adult criminal court led to guilty verdicts. That was a ten-year low according to Statistics Canada. In Ontario 29% of such charges in 2021-22 led to guilty verdicts also a ten-year low" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1754621536189755419) 2024-02-05T21:42Z 82.9K followers, 174K engagements "Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is fighting the Canada Revenue Agency over an $8M tax bill. Tavares says he should owe 15% on a US$15.3M signing bonus he received when he signed with Toronto in [----]. The CRA says the bonus should be taxed at 38%. via @glen_mcgregor" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1755220668788985923) 2024-02-07T13:23Z 83.3K followers, 1.4M engagements "The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating Oshawa Generals forward Connor Lockhart the Ontario Hockey League said in a statement. Lockhart [--] has been suspended indefinitely. He was selected in the sixth round of the [----] NHL entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1755343994278588817) 2024-02-07T21:33Z 83.3K followers, 649.5K engagements "Former Drummondville Voltigeurs player Noah Corson was found guilty today of sexually assaulting a teenager who was under the age of [--]. Corson who is now [--] was [--] at the time of the assault in the fall of [----]. He was not drafted into the NHL. Two other hockey players one of whom played with Corson for Drummondville previously pleaded guilty in youth court to their roles in the assault. One of those players testified in Corson's trial Le Journal de Montreal reported. Corson's sentencing hearing is scheduled for May [--]. Background:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1755981623399424508) 2024-02-09T15:46Z 83.3K followers, 458.6K engagements "Days after London police announced four NHL players and one former NHL player have been charged with sexual assault the London Police Service is being asked to explain why roughly [--] percent of sexual-assault complaints it received in [----] did not lead to any charges. Of the [---] sexual-assault complaints received by LPS in [----] [---] did not lead to charges. The London Police Services Board says the public deserves an explanation" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1757934270310416821) 2024-02-15T01:06Z 83.3K followers, 466K engagements "Paintings of former Kelowna Rockets players Cal Foote and Dillon Dub remain in WHL team's wall of fame after they were charged with sexual assault by police in London Ont. The players were added to the team's wall of recognition during the summer of [----]. Rockets president and GM Bruce Hamilton wouldn't discuss the now controversial artwork. Im not getting caught up in this Hamilton told Globe and Mail reporter Patrick White" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1758863718593520058) 2024-02-17T14:39Z 83.4K followers, 561K engagements "Smart insights in this LA Times long read on how Auston Matthews' on-ice success is carving a path for the NHL to grow its Hispanic fanbase. One in five people in the U.S. is Hispanic and while 94% of Hispanic males identify as sports fans the percentage of those who follow the NHL was reportedly just 6.8% in [----]. Call it a growth opportunity since 40% of NHL teams play in the [--] U.S. states with the highest Latino populations. Seven NHL teams now offer Spanish-language broadcasts and bilingual hockey-themed classroom projects. Mexico City may be a site for an NHL game as soon as next fall." [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1760292954831270019) 2024-02-21T13:18Z 83.3K followers, 119.9K engagements "Former Sault Ste. Marie goaltender Tucker Tynan is suing the OHL team for $300K alleging club officials mishandled hisshoulder injury insulted him with derogatory slurs (at least one of which was racist) advised him to self-medicate for pain andpressured him to play through the injury. From @rwesthead - Former Soo Greyhounds goalie Tucker Tynan is suing the OHL team alleging officials mishandled hisshoulder injury insulted him with derogatory slurs advised him to self-medicate for pain andpressured him to play through the injury: https://t.co/CI8O3LYDGL From @rwesthead - Former Soo Greyhounds" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1760320808755278060) 2024-02-21T15:09Z 83.5K followers, 608.9K engagements "New: A trade union representing players on Canadas senior womens national team has filed a $40M lawsuit against [--] current and former Canada Soccer board members. The lawsuit alleges the board members breached their fiduciary duty to Canada Soccer in [----] when they approved a media and sponsorship contract with the private company Canadian Soccer Business" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1760434961662747097) 2024-02-21T22:42Z 83.7K followers, 251.4K engagements "A former Toronto Argonauts coach alleges in a new lawsuit she was harassed by quarterback Chad Kelly and after five seasons with the team was fired last month when she spurned the star player's advances. The coach alleges that when she told Argos assistant GM John Murphy that she had confronted Kelly about his behaviour Murphy told her she had "opened a can of worms that didnt need to be opened." The coach's allegations haven't been proven and neither Kelly nor the Argos have filed a response. A former Toronto Argonauts strength & conditioning coach has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1760807731349295106) 2024-02-22T23:24Z 83.6K followers, 541.1K engagements "Real Madrid and Canadian soccer superstar Alphonso Davies have reached a verbal agreement for the Bayern Munich left-back to join the world's richest club in [----] or [----] The Athletic reports. (It's unclear how much progress if any Bayern and Real have made regarding a transfer fee for Davies whose contract with Bayern expires in the summer of 2025.)" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1762112071586529779) 2024-02-26T13:47Z 83.6K followers, 315.8K engagements "Federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough wants Hockey Canada to be open with the public about adult coaches officials and athletes who have been sanctioned for misconduct. Qualtrough: I think anything that adds to the system another layer or level of transparency is an excellent idea. She said a public registry would allow parents to make informed choices about who they hire to coach their kids. Federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough is calling on Hockey Canada to create a public registry of misconduct sanctions assessed to players coaches and officials. Story from @rwesthead:" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1762140883292401714) 2024-02-26T15:41Z 83.6K followers, 174.6K engagements "The person charged with offences including sexual exploitation was a Peterborough Petes billet parent during the 2022-23 season and this season before the team removed a player from their home a person familiar with the matter told TSN. There is a publication ban on any information that might identify a witness or complainant in the case. Court documents say the billetparent was released after posting a $5K bond and that their next court date is March [--]. A former Peterborough Petes billet parent was arrested last week and has been charged with sexual exploitation making sexually explicit" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1762882952365576344) 2024-02-28T16:50Z 83.5K followers, 129.6K engagements "Five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault will have a trial by jury The Globe and Mail reports. The players whose request for a jury trial was granted Tuesday will be tried together as a group. It will be several months at least before a trial date is scheduled. Earlier this week all five players selected a trial by jury and they are confident that jurors drawn from the community will decide this case fairly and impartially after hearing all the evidence and testimony lawyers representing the accused players wrote Globe journalist" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1762910527120945594) 2024-02-28T18:39Z 83.7K followers, 808.1K engagements "Update: Following our reporting the CFL says it has opened an investigation of the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly in accordance with the league's gender-based violence program. League statement: "The CFL is committed to creating healthy and positive working and playing environments for all those associated with the league and its member clubs." A former Toronto Argonauts strength & conditioning coach has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the CFL team and quarterback Chad Kelly alleging he harassed her and that the team fired her after she rejected his advances." [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1762960297755541692) 2024-02-28T21:57Z 83.6K followers, 78.9K engagements "Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Rnni's sexual assault trial has started in a Helsinki district court according to local media reports. Rnni [--] who played for Finland's [----] World Juniors team in Halifax and who was Calgary's second-round draft pick in [----] has been accused of a suspected rape in the summer of [----] when he was a minor. His trial is being held behind closed doors. The Flames have said they became aware of a legal issue involving Rnni after they selected him in the [----] NHL draft" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1763184551847686163) 2024-02-29T12:48Z 83.7K followers, 182.2K engagements "The Minnesota Vikings got straight A's when it came to the treatment of players' families food/cafeteria services and nutrition for players and the quality of their training staff and weight and locker rooms. Washington Commanders Not so great. Interesting data points in a new survey of [----] NFL players which also reported player concerns about poor water pressure in showers sewage leaks in one stadium and some players having to pay not to share hotel rooms with teammates. If the NHLPA's annual survey featured this data what would players say" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1763198253598638427) 2024-02-29T13:43Z 83.8K followers, 57K engagements "Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly denies allegations made against him in a lawsuit filed by a former team coach who said Kelly harassed her for several seasons before she was fired by the CFL team after reporting the alleged behaviour. I am shocked by the allegations which have been made against me.I absolutely deny these events and intend to vigorously defend myself and will be seeking the dismissal of the action. I am shocked by the allegations which have been made against me.I absolutely deny these events and intend to vigorously defend myself and will be seeking the dismissal of" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1763613860877983797) 2024-03-01T17:14Z 83.7K followers, 65.1K engagements "New: Canadian amateur sports is in peril according to a new report commissioned by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee. The federal government has not increased its core funding to national sports organizations since [----] while costs for travel logistics and coaching have skyrocketed. Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett said unless the federal government acts the organization may not be able to afford having Canadian NBA stars play for their country in the [----] Olympics in Los Angeles" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1764788226965782996) 2024-03-04T23:01Z 83.7K followers, 136.8K engagements "Today is the day nominees are announced for the [----] Canadian Screen Awards. The @TSN_Sports feature stories profiling NBA star Ben Mathurin and NFL players Chase and Sydney Brown are so well told and highlight the power of sports. Good luck to all. @Pacers @Bengals @Eagles" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1765359989516812410) 2024-03-06T12:53Z 83.7K followers, [----] engagements "CanadaSoccer is burning through cash. After the federation reported a $4M deficit in [----] a source told TSN that it had a $3M shortfall in [----] and that it projects another deficit of $4M this year. Source: The uncomfortable truth is the better our players do on the pitch right now the worse financially it is for the federation which is running on fumes. We are talking about an organization that is on pace to burn through more than $10M in cash reserves in three years. That's unsustainable." From @rwesthead - How our national teams success on the pitch could compound Canada Soccers financial" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1769764424548577447) 2024-03-18T16:34Z 83.8K followers, 279.5K engagements "In the 1990s after thousands of studies had established that cigarette smoking was linked to cancer top tobacco company officials belittled the research suggesting the subject merely merited further investigation. (In [----] the U.S. National Institutes of Health publicly confirmed that CTE is caused by repetitive traumatic brain injuries.) Asked Bill Daly whether the #NHLs viewpoint has changed with additional medical studies that show a definitive link between CTE and repeated blows to the head. No Daly said. I think the science is still lacking. Asked Bill Daly whether the #NHLs viewpoint" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1770472303026905232) 2024-03-20T15:27Z 83.8K followers, 286K engagements "At [--] Deanna Stellato-Dudek is on the verge of becoming the oldest woman figure skater to win an Olympics or world championship. She gave up the sport at [--] before wondering nearly two decades later what she had left in the tank. Why So that when I am [--] years old enjoying a glass of wine over dinner I can think Hey you know I went back and I did it. Stellato-Dudek hopes to compete for Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics when she will be [--]. A great story well told by @Lescarpenter" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1770907354407510433) 2024-03-21T20:16Z 83.8K followers, 19.3K engagements "A lawyer for a second John Doe suing the Chicago Blackhawks says he plans to subpoena Kyle Beach to testify. A trial if this litigation goes that far probably wont happen before mid-2026. A U.S. federal court judge has denied the Chicago Blackhawks' request to dismiss a negligence suit filed by a second John Doe who alleges he was sexually assaulted by former team video coach Brad Aldrich. Story from @rwesthead: https://t.co/uj4Qpx8ree A U.S. federal court judge has denied the Chicago Blackhawks' request to dismiss a negligence suit filed by a second John Doe who alleges he was sexually" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1772372976702230893) 2024-03-25T21:20Z 84.2K followers, 170.4K engagements "The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) which independently investigates abuse allegations in elite Canadian amateur sports has made public a registry of adults who have been sanctioned for misconduct. The registry which went live today lists five people - three linked to Volleyball Canada one to Skate Canada and one to Rugby Canada - who have been suspended for issues including sexual maltreatment and boundary transgressions including grooming. The registry also lists [--] people who are facing provisional sanctions which are temporary suspensions imposed on a person who is" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1773435783753453953) 2024-03-28T19:43Z 83.9K followers, 82.5K engagements "Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue confirms our reporting that the federation faces a $4M budget deficit in [----] after combined losses of more than $7M the previous two years. In an email update to Canada's soccer community this morning Blue says Canada Soccer needs to increase annual revenue by $10M-$12M to properly fund its programming and says "professionalized fundraising" will be a tool the federation will use. He also confirms Canada Soccer will ask provincial federations to increase player levies which he says have not changed since [----] and membership affiliation fees. Blue" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1774081789599899886) 2024-03-30T14:30Z 84.1K followers, 176.2K engagements "The Ontario Minor Hockey Association suspended a Under-18 player for [--] 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 responded by calling the other player a "racist piece of s---." Jacobs was also suspended for [--] games. Jacobs's mother Patti told me this was the *sixth* time this season her son has been the target of a racial slur during a hockey game. After I emailed the OMHA about this on Friday the association on Saturday reduced" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1774836182662189170) 2024-04-01T16:28Z 84.2K followers, 1.4M engagements "The five player defendants in this case could ask a judge to stay (dismiss) the charges against them if a trial doesnt take place within [--] months of the date they were charged. However several player agents tell me they doubt this will be an issue. While many defendants play the clock and try to delay the legal process in the hopes of pursuing a stay theres a strong belief by some agents these players want a trial asap so they can return to playing if they are found not guilty" [X Link](https://x.com/rwesthead/status/1775855778189943251) 2024-04-04T11:59Z 84.1K followers, 126.5K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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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"
X Link 2022-06-05T20:43Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"New: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement to hire Keith Pelley as president and CEO. Pelley who turns [--] on Thursday is the CEO of the PGA European Tour and a former executive with Rogers Sportsnet and TSN. MLSE is expected to announce Pelleys hiring as soon as Thursday. MLSE has been without a full-time CEO since Michael Friisdahl left the company in February [----]. Story: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/mlse-to-hire-keith-pelley-as-president-chief-executive-1.2060702 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1745208322586780058"
X Link 2024-01-10T22:17Z 87.7K followers, 229.3K engagements
"Justice Maria Carroccia has discharged the jury in the trial of five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team after a juror complained that defence lawyers were acting unprofessionally three weeks after a juror complaint about one of the same lawyers led to a mistrial. If the Crown had opposed the defence motion to move forward as judge alone trial it would have raised the prospect of a new trial in which E.M. would have had to testify publicly for a second time. A new trial would also have meant the defence could cross examine E.M. on her testimony in this trial in addition to"
X Link 2025-05-16T16:50Z 87.7K followers, 939.3K engagements
"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 teams relationships with the Native American community. In the lawsuit the woman said she was sexually harassed in [----] by a man working with the Blackhawks. The lawsuit accuses him of "inappropriate sexual advances" touching her "without her consent" and also of sending her unwanted "sexually explicit videos of him" on Snapchat. The lawsuit also said the"
X Link 2024-05-15T14:51Z 87.7K followers, 1.7M engagements
"While Canada Soccer has directed players and staff to give back the Team Canada sweat tops pants and polo shirts they have been provided for training sessions the federation this summer spent $11074 on new custom suits for board members"
X Link 2022-10-21T19:42Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The family of a 13-year-old player filed a complaint with Hockey Canada in February [----] alleging a teammate of their son pointed a cellphone at him while he was naked and coming out of the shower after a game and threatened to send the photo to other people. According to a newly-released decision an adjudicator determined the allegation was fabricated and the complaint was made after a fight amongst the players. The complainant was suspended from hockey for roughly three months and was ordered to pay half the costs of the original investigation. A number of coaches have told me they ban"
X Link 2025-03-28T23:07Z 87.7K followers, 71.9K engagements
"Dude Im so happy I left when all the shit went down Haha. Man when I was leaving Duber was smacking this girls ass so hard. Like it looked like it hurt so bad. Brett Howden text message to Taylor Raddysh on June [--] [----]. The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team has ruled she won't allow prosecutors to enter Howdens text message into evidence in the case. Justice Maria Carroccia said Howden was under stress and was worried about himself when he learned that Hockey Canada was investigating the alleged incident. Carroccia:"
X Link 2025-05-23T15:59Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements
"A boys U-15 hockey team in the London Ont. area has been disbanded for the season after a number of players allegedly used their phones to record videos of their teammates naked in the shower area and dressing room and posted the videos on SnapChat. Hockey Canadas independent third party is investigating the allegations after a complaint was filed in January about the alleged videos and about a player who allegedly repeatedly put his penis in the face of his teammates in the locker room. A source familiar with the complaint said Hockey Canada ITP investigators are determining whether the"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:48Z 87.7K followers, 161.3K engagements
"Las Vegas Knights generated $180M in revenue in the past year 10th most in the NHL and recorded $53M in profit fifth highest of [--] teams. Knights now worth $575M 15% more than their expansion fee"
X Link 2018-12-05T15:39Z 86K followers, [--] engagements
"Least valuable NHL teams according to Forbes: Arizona Coyotes: $290M Florida Panthers: $295M Columbus Blue Jackets: $320M Buffalo Sabres: $375M Winnipeg Jets: $415M"
X Link 2018-12-05T15:41Z 86.2K followers, [--] engagements
"We take a close look at the multi-billion-dollar elite youth sports industry this Sat. on @CTVW5. Sports psychologists nutritionalists trainers & a myriad of specialised coaches are the new norm. Just how far will parents go to ensure their kids have a chance at success"
X Link 2019-02-26T17:45Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Why is it so important to support newspapers For a start because of journalism like this from @wendyGillis. Remarkable reporting. https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/2019/05/06/it-took-a-village-inside-the-investigation-that-caught-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur.html__twitter_impression=true https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/gta/2019/05/06/it-took-a-village-inside-the-investigation-that-caught-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur.html__twitter_impression=true"
X Link 2019-05-07T13:12Z 88.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Body cam video of a police interview with the woman who filed a criminal complaint against Auston Matthews has been released by Scottsdale police. https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=2&v=Xe314lVNWc8 https://www.youtube.com/watchtime_continue=2&v=Xe314lVNWc8"
X Link 2019-09-25T22:45Z 86.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Dr. Anthony Fauci: If and when the infections will come and they will come Wayne Gretzky doesnt go where the puck is. He goes where the puck is going to be. We want to go where the virus is going to be.""
X Link 2020-03-10T21:58Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Finding Murph is out this week and Im grateful for the media interest and public support. Besides detailing Joes story this a collection of facts and uncomfortable truths quoting the NHLs power brokers in their own words. Its available here: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/finding-murph-how-joe-murphy/9781443458917-item.htmlikwid=finding+murph&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=abc60f6a0d69ea6cca2adf7628d69cd1"
X Link 2020-10-16T13:01Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Russian intelligence agents tried to hack the Winter Olympic Games after Russian athletes were banned from participating under their nation's flag US prosecutors say. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-russian-gru-officers-charged-connection-worldwide-deployment-destructive-malware-and https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-russian-gru-officers-charged-connection-worldwide-deployment-destructive-malware-and"
X Link 2020-10-19T18:32Z 86.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Former Blackhawks coach Paul Vincent says he will testify for the former hockey players who are suing the NHL team if he's asked to. Vincent: I feel a weight has been lifted off of me. I know what the team did to cover this up and coming forward was the right thing to do.""
X Link 2021-06-23T18:32Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements
"Police records also show an officer interviewed a male whom Aldrich allegedly made an advance towards the night he brought the Stanley Cup to Houghton Mich. in [----]. REDACTED stated that Brad ALDRICH never inappropriately touched him.""
X Link 2021-06-23T18:46Z 86.3K followers, [--] engagements
"For now at least Aldrichs name remains on the Stanley Cup. The Hockey Hall of Fame told me questions about striking someones name from the Cup should go to the NHL which as I have reported is not responding to questions about Aldrich"
X Link 2021-06-23T18:49Z 85.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Posting the Chicago Blackhawks' 10-pg motion filed Friday to dismiss the lawsuit of a former teenaged high school hockey player sexually abused in [----] by onetime CHI coach Brad Aldrich. Blackhawks deny responsibility for the abuse for a number of reasons detailed in document"
X Link 2021-07-12T20:13Z 86.4K followers, [---] engagements
"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.)"
X Link 2021-10-28T19:40Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"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. 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) https://t.co/G8c19moVeQ 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"
X Link 2021-11-03T23:47Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Anaheim Ducks said EVP and general manager Bob Murray has been placed on administrative leave pending an ongoing investigation related to professional conduct. Team statement:"
X Link 2021-11-09T22:34Z 86.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Alex Ovechkin makes much more $$ in off-ice endorsements than most NHLers. CCM Hockey alone pays him $500K+/yr I'm told. Hearing at least some of his corporate partners at a loss on how to move forward w him. May be complicated for companies to use Ovechkin in ads for some time. Wash Post columnist calls Ovechkin's public comments on Russian invasion of Ukraine "the height of disingenuousness." Ovechkin still features a photo of Putin on his Instagram account and probably won't be thrilled over more reporting highlighting his ties to Russia's president. Wash Post columnist calls Ovechkin's"
X Link 2022-02-28T23:49Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements
"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"
X Link 2022-06-05T20:31Z 87.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Sport Canada in [----] began requiring national sports orgs that receive federal funding to report to the govt the number of harassment abuse and bullying complaints that each receives every year. A total of [--] complaints filed with NSOs over the past [--] years. Via ATIP request"
X Link 2022-06-15T23:27Z 88.6K followers, [---] engagements
"Have made multiple requests to interview athletes over past few weeks. In one case was asked for all questions in advance. In another athlete required payment for interview. A third sought veto power over content. If this is a creeping trend its not good"
X Link 2023-04-19T15:57Z 88.6K followers, 373K engagements
"I was told 'Keep your mouth shut.' I was blackballed for speaking up. Former Canada Soccer national team manager Stephanie Rushton among women who told The Toronto Star they were silenced w threats of reprisals for calling out abuse and financial impropriety. via@thecribby Threatened. Humiliated. Blacklisted. Inside the culture of fear that muzzled and penalized women who exposed abuse at Canada Soccer https://t.co/9Thw6bt0NB via @torontostar Threatened. Humiliated. Blacklisted. Inside the culture of fear that muzzled and penalized women who exposed abuse at Canada Soccer"
X Link 2023-04-22T14:00Z 88.6K followers, 103.6K engagements
"BC Soccer president Gayle Statton: I care deeply about our national program and the poor and inequitable treatment of our womens team. They need to give her a chance and work together for one year to see if there can be positive change. Its time to unite a bit." BC Soccer president Gayle Statton whose governing body holds eight of the [--] votes that will be cast this weekend told TSN she will vote for Charmaine Crooks Canada Soccers interim president and a long-time board member. Story from @rwesthead: https://t.co/lg7nCfBDgp BC Soccer president Gayle Statton whose governing body holds eight"
X Link 2023-05-04T19:36Z 88.6K followers, 34.6K engagements
"Bagonluri: I don't think Charmaine is a bad personbut I don't think there's going be any change that comes from her presidency. I don't think she has shown a lot of leadership qualities even in the last [--] days." More quotes in story"
X Link 2023-05-04T19:41Z 88.6K followers, [----] engagements
"National team players represented today at Canada Soccers annual meeting. Tosaint Ricketts repping MNT asked for a post-career transition plan for natl team players source tells me adding Canada Soccer acting president Charmaine Crooks gave assurance a plan is in works"
X Link 2023-05-06T02:22Z 84.2K followers, 53.2K engagements
"There are [--] votes for Canada Soccer's president. Pro leagues and teams have [--] and provinces have as many as [--] votes each. Natl teams each have [--] vote. Source told me Ricketts told meeting players deserve more votes and Crooks responded talks underway to change vote allocation"
X Link 2023-05-06T02:25Z 84.2K followers, 33K engagements
"For anyone still struggling to understand how power imbalances work in the context of abuse Sugar Ray Leonard's autobiography may help. Leonard was abused by a coach a few years before he boxed at [----] Olympics. He kept that secret for nearly [--] years"
X Link 2023-06-29T23:25Z 80.2K followers, 43.2K engagements
"On an Air Canada flight to Toronto last week after a tournament in Las Vegas national team players including Jonathan David Jonathan Osorio and Richie Laryea sat in coach. deVos said the federation cant afford business class fares for players except for overseas flights"
X Link 2023-06-26T14:19Z 88.6K followers, 21.3K engagements
"New: Attorneys for former CHL players pursuing a hazing bullying and abuse lawsuit vs the CHL its leagues and its teams say players wanting to join case must be assured their identities will be kept confidential unless they choose to share their stories publicly"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:32Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Psychologists hired by plaintiffs write in affidavit re importance of confidentiality: All the issues that men feel disclosing abuse will be amplified within a hockey culture that promotes qualities of toughness and silence These men would be asked to break years of silence"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:33Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Attorneys for plaintiffs want players to have options of [--] "tracks." One would be expedited confidential and involve no verbal testimony but would cap damages at $100K. Another "track" would be in open court with former players able to publicly name their alleged abuser(s)"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:33Z 73.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Plaintiffs also want CHL and teams to advise some [-----] current and former players of their right to join the lawsuit on their Twitter and Instagram accounts on posters in player dressing rooms in public areas in arenas and also via email with version of this msg:"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:40Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Plaintiffs asking judge to direct the CHL leagues and teams to hand over records of any meetings written correspondence and emails since [----] in which abuse and player discipline for abuse (even informal) was discussed. They also want all docs regarding team sales since 1975"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:40Z 80.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Very happy update: After playing junior hockey this past season with the Carleton Place Canadians Owen Brady who was told he was cancer free a year ago has been invited to the Florida Panthers development camp. Good luck @owenbradyy1"
X Link 2023-07-03T14:03Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements
"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 [----] world juniors team. If NHL names and suspends players allegedly involved affected players would likely appeal any sanctions to an arbitrator as per CBA and may pursue defamation lawsuits vs league said agent of one player who attended [----] Hockey Canada gala. (While an investigating officer in October wrote in court documents he believes there are grounds to charge at least five players"
X Link 2023-07-13T14:38Z 87.7K followers, 2M engagements
"Wrinkle of Gatorade's sponsorship contract with Canada Soccer/Canadian Soccer Business: Gatorade pays performance bonuses based on success of MNT & WNT national teams. Those bonuses go to CSB meaning if the Canadian women's national team excels at the World Cup in Australia and"
X Link 2023-07-14T20:31Z 79.7K followers, 222.2K engagements
"This ad for the French womens national team ahead of the #FIFAWWC is something"
X Link 2023-07-17T22:40Z 80.1K followers, 410.5K engagements
"Nike informed Hockey Canada about [--] months ago it wasn't renewing its sponsorship with HC industry sources tell me. They add Fanatics a strong candidate to replace Nike. Fanatics reached deal in March to replace Adidas as manufacturer of NHL player jerseys in 2024-25"
X Link 2023-07-17T20:45Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Appreciate the honesty and trust from national team player Quinn. In our latest @TSN_Sports Original feature Quinn discusses their life in soccer and the consequences of their decision to come out publicly as trans nonbinary. #FIFAWWC ⚽ @TheQuinny5"
X Link 2023-07-20T00:12Z 80.1K followers, 121.7K engagements
"While Nike is a sponsor of Canada Soccer rival Adidas plans a marketing campaign to tout its ties to four players on Canada's World Cup team. Expect to see a lot of Ashley Lawrence in Adidas's new Sorry not sorry commercial spots. Other Adidas Canada athletes inc. Vanessa"
X Link 2023-07-30T15:40Z 79.7K followers, 53.7K engagements
"News: The Canada Mens National Soccer Team Players Association has sent cease and desist letters to Canada Soccer sponsors demanding they stop using the names images and likeness of any national team players. In a statement to TSN the CMNSTPA wrote Canada Soccer is using the"
X Link 2023-08-01T03:08Z 79.7K followers, 372.3K engagements
"The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating a complaint that alleged players on Dennis Williams WHL team shared concerns about him using player showers and coming out wearing only a towel while they were in the adjoining team dressing room. Complaint also alleged a fight"
X Link 2023-08-04T22:24Z 79.7K followers, 104.6K engagements
"Davis Schneider was the 849th pick when Toronto selected him in the 28th round of MLBs amateur draft in [----]. 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"
X Link 2023-08-05T01:42Z 87.7K followers, 161K engagements
"Canadian mens national team players accuse Canada Soccer of threatening to not schedule games in FIFAs November international window amid labour impasse. Players repeat criticism of Canada Soccers controversial media/sponsor deal with Canadian Soccer Business"
X Link 2023-08-18T16:53Z 79.8K followers, 211K engagements
"Terrific Womens World Cup final. Spain deserved winners and England all class after the final whistle. Loved watching the entire tournament. Thanks to a best-in-class @TSN_Sports broadcast team for awesome coverage over the past weeks. Bravo"
X Link 2023-08-20T12:16Z 79.8K followers, 31.4K engagements
"FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings against Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales after he kissed several Spanish national team players following their World Cup win on Sunday"
X Link 2023-08-24T12:13Z 80.1K followers, 178.6K engagements
"New: insurance companies threaten not to cover potential damages related to a hazing bullying and abuse lawsuit vs the Canadian Hockey League its three leagues and its teams. If courts agree with the insurers its unclear how the defendants would come up with the funds"
X Link 2023-08-25T17:49Z 80.1K followers, 202K engagements
""I felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven sexist out of place act without any consent on my part." Jenni Hermoso statement after Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales blames "false feminism" and refuses to resign for his behaviour at Women's World Cup"
X Link 2023-08-25T23:01Z 79.9K followers, 51.5K engagements
"Update: After our story aired in March the Office of the Independent Police Review Director commissioned the O.P.P. to scrutinize the York Regional Police Service's investigation of the death of 17-yr-old Oakville hockey player Ben Teague. The O.P.P. has extended the scope of its inquiry repeatedly and its investigation continues"
X Link 2023-08-28T13:22Z 79.8K followers, 93.1K engagements
"New: John Herdman who has coached the men's national soccer team since [----] notified Canada Soccer today that he will leave the national program to coach Toronto FC source confirms. Source adds MNT assistant coach Mauro Biello will become team's interim head coach. @joshuakloke had the news first of Herdman's move"
X Link 2023-08-28T18:59Z 80.1K followers, 78.4K engagements
"Active and retired athletes will be banned from appearing in commercials promoting online gambling in Ontario as of Feb. [--] according to new Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario rules. NHL stars Auston Matthews Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky have appeared in such ads"
X Link 2023-08-29T14:20Z 87.7K followers, 787.1K engagements
"Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) has suspended its men's soccer team after an allegation of concerning behaviour. The school is reportedly investigating alleged hazing and has not said if the allegations will be investigated by someone independent. TMU also has not said if its investigation findings will be made public"
X Link 2023-09-05T00:50Z 79.7K followers, 126.8K engagements
"Backstory: Throughout the FIBA World Cup Team Canada staff coaches and players have rallied around the theme of boxing -- talking about landing body blows tiring out opponents and then knocking them out. Canada Basketball staff bought sets of gloves in Manilla and placed pairs in each player's locker stall before their game against Slovenia"
X Link 2023-09-06T16:39Z 79.8K followers, 335.4K engagements
"U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO JuRiese Colon told a hearing in Washington on Wednesday that complaints of emotional abuse particularly athlete vs athlete have increased substantially in recent years. Colon who oversees [--] investigators told the hearing some cases of sexual emotional and physical misconduct take years to investigate. We dont get a lot of cases where we find that people lie when it comes to abuse Colon said. Even so the hearing was told 38% of cases investigated by the Center between 2017-2022 ended as administrative closures meaning no findings no sanctions no public record of"
X Link 2023-09-07T20:15Z 79.7K followers, 46.4K engagements
"Western University is investigating allegations of misconduct within its womens hockey program sources tell TSN. One player alleged that when she toldthe head coach thata team official touched her inappropriately during a workout the coach told her to wear longer shorts"
X Link 2023-09-12T14:29Z 79.7K followers, 409.3K engagements
"Allegations also include claims Western's head coach pressured players to play through injuries told players she didnt care about their mental health and that she criticized players social media posts telling them they wore clothing that was too revealing. Sources say players complained to school administration for more than a year before their claims began to be investigated"
X Link 2023-09-12T14:30Z 80.1K followers, 22.4K engagements
"Have been talking with a sports official and retired athlete who was sexually assaulted in [----] and whose attacker was sentenced to prison and probation. The first time the survivor heard her attacker is appealing his conviction and a trial date has been set was when I told her"
X Link 2023-09-13T14:20Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Update: Western University is now advertising for a new strength and conditioning coach. Meantime a professor tells me they plan to attend a meeting Friday of Westerns senate and ask school administrators about the length of time it took for them to respond to player concerns"
X Link 2023-09-14T19:05Z 80.1K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Update on alleged corruption within the GTHL minor hockey league: NDP MPP Jennie Stevens told Ontario sport minister Neil Lumsden on Wednesday during a committee hearing that she has spoken to a whistleblower about the allegedly illegal sales of GTHL teams and organizations. Stevens alleged the GTHL's investigators (Lumsden identified them as two former police officers) have refused to interview the whistleblower with whom she has spoken. Lumsden later pledged the investigators' findings will be made public"
X Link 2023-09-14T22:35Z 80.2K followers, 110K engagements
"In a document tabled in the House of Commons on Monday new federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough writes that Sport Canada does not monitor whether any national sport organizations have signed NDAs with employees and/or coaches. (Sport ministry said in June it has never asked"
X Link 2023-09-19T19:56Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The Greenbelt scandal is a great example why public service journalism matters. Thanks to the reporters who have been so committed to covering it so well"
X Link 2023-09-21T19:51Z 80K followers, 31.3K engagements
"The Canadian womens national soccer team plays for more than a ticket to the Paris Olympics when it faces Jamaica in a pair of games over the next few days. Also at stake is funding Canada Soccer receives for the WNT via Sport Canada. ($2.8M in 2023-24.) Such government funding is tied to recommendations made by the not-for-profit agency Own the Podium and if Canada doesn't qualify for Paris it risks losing at least some of that financial support. OTPs CEO Anne Merklinger told me her office will review funding to all summer sports this fall to identify sports with athletes/teams on the podium"
X Link 2023-09-22T13:06Z 73.7K followers, 42.2K engagements
"Days after Bowling Green State University said it had suspended three players and placed its men's hockey coach on leave after an alleged hazing incident the Bowling Green Ohio police department tells me it is investigating to determine whether any of the states anti-hazing laws have been broken. (A Bowling Green student died from a hazing incident in [----] and in January the school paid $2.9M to his family. Bowling Green hosted its second anti-hazing conference in August.)"
X Link 2023-09-22T16:51Z 80.1K followers, 165.1K engagements
"Former Bowling Green hockey player Austen Swankler (a Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominee last season) has gone public alleging he left the school because was a victim of hazing. Swankler: I came out about everything that happened to stop future incidents from occurring. Hazing is a serious issue especially to this school. So before you saying Im dragging the school through mud know the facts. I know the facts because I was a victim If coming out about hazing is being a bad team then I guess Im a bad teammate. https://x.com/austenswankler/status/1705316210106097937s=20"
X Link 2023-09-23T02:00Z 86.4K followers, 93.2K engagements
"New: The CRA is reviewing allegations that Greater Toronto Hockey League teams and organizations have been improperly bought and sold following a complaint by former NHL player Akim Aliu. Aliu: The government are the only ones who can be trusted to make a real change force the league to do the right thing and hold people accountable @Dreamer_Aliu78 Canada Revenue Agency reviewing allegation of corruption within GTHL. @rwesthead HAS MORE: https://t.co/5QSmTMDDLl https://t.co/hwPW0UJ9BV Canada Revenue Agency reviewing allegation of corruption within GTHL. @rwesthead HAS MORE:"
X Link 2023-09-25T20:20Z 86.2K followers, 582.9K engagements
"Ex-NHL coach Kevin Constantine was suspended on Sunday after the WHLs independent reporting channel received a complaint regarding his conduct"
X Link 2023-09-25T23:21Z 79.7K followers, 96.4K engagements
"Lawyers for the Canadian Hockey League and its leagues and teams reiterated in a court hearing this afternoon that if they are forced to pay money to survivors in connection with an abuse and hazing lawsuit they may pursue legal claims against former players who were perpetrators. (One lawyer not involved with case told me this development would be unlikely. He said a teenage player who abused would probably have joint liability with coaches and team execs many of whom still work in the hockey world.)"
X Link 2023-09-27T20:08Z 79.8K followers, 98.3K engagements
"After the CHL agreed to pay $30M to settle lawsuits filed by players seeking minimum wage back pay and overtime a group of players now want to blow up the agreement. They say when they negotiated the settlement they didnt know Hockey Canada had amassed $100M+ in slush funds"
X Link 2023-09-29T15:22Z 80.1K followers, 55.7K engagements
"The NFL has revised its gambling policy. Moving forward players who bet on an NFL game will be suspended at least for one year. two if the bet involves a player's own team. Any actual or attempted match-fixing which includes players betting vs their own teams will lead to a lifetime ban and any player found to have offered inside info or tips to bettors will be out at least one year"
X Link 2023-09-29T21:11Z 79.8K followers, 47.8K engagements
"Source: police have committed significant resources tothe investigation of an alleged sexual assault involving players on Canadas [----] World Junior team. Police have continued in recent weeks trying to contact witnesses who may have information to share about the allegations"
X Link 2023-10-04T19:40Z 80.2K followers, 655.6K engagements
"The sexual assault trial of former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Sicilliano scheduled to begin today in Quebec City was delayed until Wednesday. Daigle and Sicilliano are alleged to have sexually assaulted a then-17-year-old woman who worked at a hotel where their QMJHL team stayed during the playoffs in June [----]. A judge ruled last week that a cell phone video which was made by the players during the alleged assault would be admissible during the trial"
X Link 2023-10-10T19:40Z 79.8K followers, 261.8K engagements
"Former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano face up to [--] years in prison after they pleaded guilty to sexual assault today. Crown attorney Michel Berube: I hope that the courage of the victim in this case. will inspire anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward no matter how powerful or influential their perpetrator might have been"
X Link 2023-10-11T20:39Z 72.7K followers, 630K engagements
"An agreed statement of fact filed into evidence today included an account of the assault that is too graphic to post here. Crown attorney Berube said the survivor in this case who was [--] when she was assaulted will have the opportunity to submit a victim impact statement or to speak in person during Daigle and Siciliano's sentencing hearing"
X Link 2023-10-11T20:47Z 80.1K followers, 51.6K engagements
"Four high school football players in Lethbridge AB were arrested Tuesday and charged with sexually assaulting their 16-year-old teammate in the teams locker room. The four players -- two are [--] and two are [--] -- have been charged with sexual assault with a weapon assault with a weapon and unlawful confinement"
X Link 2023-10-12T20:28Z 72.7K followers, 184.5K engagements
"After pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a then-17-year-old female in [----] former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano return to court tomorrow with their lawyers to discuss scheduling a hearing for their sentencing. Crown attorney Michel Berube tells me that hearing will probably take three days and is likely to occur in February or March. The former QMJHL players each face up to [--] years in prison"
X Link 2023-10-19T17:07Z 80.1K followers, 13.5K engagements
"A month after Bowling Green State University said it had suspended three players and placed its men's hockey coach on leave after an alleged hazing incident Lt. Adam Skaff of the Bowling Green Ohio police department tells me today that its criminal investigation is concluding. Skaff: "The Bowling Green Police Division is not recommending any charges as it relates to Ohio hazing laws for any students staff or coaches as it relates to allegations made about the BGSU Hockey program and potential hazing.""
X Link 2023-10-19T19:25Z 72.7K followers, 90.9K engagements
""While people will know you for your accomplishments on the pitch they will remember you for how you transcended the painted white lines. Creating equity is what you will be most proud of." Christine Sinclair who joined the women's national team at [--] when its players were paid $10 a day became the best to ever represent Canada. Now [--] she details her decision to retire in a column in which she offers advice to her younger self"
X Link 2023-10-20T13:49Z 72.7K followers, 36.5K engagements
"A sentencing hearing for Victoriaville Tigres players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano has been scheduled for March 18-21. The former players pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a then-17-year-old female in [----] and face up to [--] years in prison. Also a group of Quebec-based media have filed a joint motion asking the court to unseal cellphone videos the players made in connection with the assault"
X Link 2023-10-21T17:47Z 72.7K followers, 86.7K engagements
"Leagues and teams around the world confronting gambling-related issues. On same day NHL suspends Shane Pinto for [--] games Newcastle and Italian national team player Sandro Tonali today was banned from soccer for ten months for placing bets on matches and using illegal gambling websites"
X Link 2023-10-26T16:35Z 72.9K followers, 100.9K engagements
"Congrats to everyone being celebrated tonight by the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Especially thrilled for Dr. Charles Tator [--] a global leader in concussion research and treatment who has dedicated his life to public service. Even this week he was busy treating patients"
X Link 2023-10-26T23:30Z 80.2K followers, 15.2K engagements
""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 Floyd who was murdered by Minneapolis police in [----]. The locker room incident was detailed in a Hockey Quebec investigation report obtained by Le Droit's @justinemercier. The report documented at least [--] instances of "racist gestures and remarks" by six players and criticized both the hockey organization and the team's"
X Link 2023-10-27T14:34Z 87.7K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Without journalism the public would never know about this case. Most local and provincial sports organizations across Canada still refuse to provide transparency about officials coaches and athletes who are reprimanded or sanctioned for misconduct and failures in leadership"
X Link 2023-10-27T15:27Z 73K followers, 152.9K engagements
"Update: Hockey Quebec director general Jocelyn Thibault confirms that neither the federation nor hockey association in Gatineau reported these incidents of alleged racism and assault to local police. Thibault who became aware of the allegations in May [----] tells me Hockey Quebec plans a review with government officials over how this case was handled. Thibaut says details of sanctions to aggressor players remain confidential adding several of them have since been drafted by QMJHL teams"
X Link 2023-10-28T21:55Z 72.9K followers, 63.7K engagements
"Horrible news. Adam Johnson a former NHL player with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings has died after suffering a severe cut to his neck during a game in England. Johnson was 29"
X Link 2023-10-29T09:07Z 73.1K followers, 305.7K engagements
"More details about the horrific allegations of racism and abuse within a U15 AAA hockey team in Quebec via @alexandrepratt of La Presse. According to an investigator commissioned by Hockey Quebec players allegedly called Black teammates "slaves" and told them to "go work in a cotton field" used Nazi salutes to celebrate goals drew Swastikas and made references to WW2 gas chambers. Where were the adults"
X Link 2023-10-29T18:12Z 73K followers, 39.6K engagements
"19-year-old Lane Hinkley: Too many hits too many punches too many concussions that I didnt 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 [--] fights over the past [--] QMJHL seasons according to Also researchers have found the more hits to the head a player receives even subconcussive ones which arent usually tracked the more likely they are to develop neurological problems.) http://Hockeyfights.com On Monday defensemen Lane Hinkley announced his retirement from hockey due to medical"
X Link 2023-10-31T01:44Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements
"Two womens hockey team players told TSN that they were advised today that Candice Moxley will returnas Western's head coach and that players would be offered mental health support. After several players told a school official they plan to discuss a boycott with teammates the official said he would meet with players again on Thursday. While Moxley was cleared by an investigator misconduct allegations against strength and conditioning coach Jeff Watson who worked with the Western's [--] varsity teams were substantiated. He is no longer employed by Western. A report on the misconduct investigation"
X Link 2023-11-01T22:14Z 73.1K followers, 344K engagements
"Western University refuses to make public a report that details an investigation into allegations of misconduct that led to the firing of the school's strength and conditioning coach. The secrecy comes after universities and several pro teams including the Chicago Blackhawks amid the Kyle Beach scandal have been transparent with such reports. Western prof MacIntosh Ross: Its highly suspicious. Its like they have no plan unless the plan is to protect the schools brand at all costs"
X Link 2023-11-03T16:16Z 80.1K followers, 297.4K engagements
"You have made a joke of this program and it is unacceptable Former Western University womens hockey player Claire Balas emailed school president Alan Shepard on Friday criticizing Western's refusal to make public a report detailing its investigation of misconduct allegations. Balas says she quit Western's hockey team after three seasons due to the toxic environment"
X Link 2023-11-04T15:42Z 80.2K followers, 19K engagements
"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 [----] Stanley Cup playoff run. An ex-Blackhawks player a Black Ace teammate of Kyle Beach sues the Hawks alleging a [----] sexual assault https://t.co/XOcYh6wEmV An ex-Blackhawks player a Black Ace teammate of Kyle Beach sues the Hawks alleging a [----] sexual assault https://t.co/XOcYh6wEmV"
X Link 2023-11-05T17:16Z 87.7K followers, 1.3M engagements
""Black Ace 1" has been considering a lawsuit against the Blackhawks for nearly two years if not longer. In Feb [----] I reported that he the former skills coach Paul Vincent and a onetime Miami (of Ohio) University hockey player had hired a lawyer to explore litigation against the NHL team"
X Link 2023-11-05T21:16Z 73.1K followers, 39.7K engagements
"Former NHL player Georges Laraque writing in Le Droit says adults who failed to respond appropriately after allegations of racism on a AAA team in Gatineau Que. must be fired. Laraque now [--] reflects on playing minor hockey in the city of Sorel-Tracy: The racism was so bad the parents called me a N-word in the stands the young people from the other teams too. They sang songs with that word in it. It was ridiculous it was the biggest battle of my life. @GeorgesLaraque"
X Link 2023-11-06T13:30Z 73.1K followers, 475K engagements
"Lawyers for John Doe said today they are suing the Chicago Blackhawks for well in excess of $300K worth of damages and addressed why it took years for him to pursue a legal claim. Lawyer Anthony Romanucci: He feels an intense amount of personal shame guilt and embarrassment and it took a long while for him to reconcile. @TonyRomanucci A former Chicago Blackhawks player whoallegeshe was sexually assaulted during the [----] Stanley Cup season and playoffs by former team video coach Brad Aldrich has filed a negligence lawsuit against the NHL team. Updated story from @rwesthead:"
X Link 2023-11-06T19:53Z 83.7K followers, 687K engagements
"Connected with legal experts about John Doe vs Blackhawks and several told me they expect the team will settle if the case isn't dismissed. Northwestern professor of law Deborah Tuerkheimer an expert on sexual assault litigation told me limitations periods on filing such lawsuits typically two years represent a significant hurdle for "John Doe." If his lawsuit survives that challenge Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Katharine Baker an expert on sexual violence told me she expects the Blackhawks as with Kyle Beach will want to settle to avoid a trial and protracted negative media which"
X Link 2023-11-07T17:29Z 73.1K followers, 102.7K engagements
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are worth an estimated $2.65B tops in the NHL followed by NY Rangers and Montreal Canadiens acc to new NHL franchise valuations by @Sportico. Top gainers: Carolina (+59% Florida Columbus"
X Link 2023-11-08T12:35Z 73.3K followers, 61.7K engagements
"As the pool of North American billionaires who can afford rising franchise price tags shrinks an interesting look at how Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis sold 5% of his Monumental Sports & Entertainment to the Qatar Investment Authority for $200M. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) has asked the NBA and NHL to preserve all documents and communications related to the sale for a potential Congressional investigation"
X Link 2023-11-08T14:54Z 73.2K followers, 52.9K engagements
"When Olivier Rioux was in kindergarten he was as tall as his teacher. He's now the world's tallest teenager at 7-foot-7 and today he committed to the Florida Gators men's basketball team. This past spring we told Olivier's story in a W5/TSN co-production: @GatorsMBK"
X Link 2023-11-09T18:13Z 83.7K followers, 18.8K engagements
"Western hockey coach Candice Moxley: This has been a terribly difficult time for womens hockey at Western and for me as a coach I have certainly reflected during this experience and will continue to grow and better myself as a leader"
X Link 2023-11-09T22:09Z 73.2K followers, 49.4K engagements
"The Winnipeg Police Service has detailed an allegedly sexually exploitative relationship between a female 28-year-old hockey coach and a female player from 2019-21. Police said the accused forged an inappropriate sexual relationship by grooming and gaining the trust of the survivor. The coach who worked within Hockey Manitoba from 2018-23 faces charges including sexual assault possession of child pornography and assault with a weapon"
X Link 2023-11-10T21:45Z 73.2K followers, 132K engagements
"When Jim Thomson was drafted by the Washington Capitals in [----] he says coach Bryan Murray told him If you want to make our team youre going to have to fight more. So the following season Thomson had [--] fights. including [--] in one weekend. Thomson says being an NHL enforcer led him to alcoholism and substance abuse. He went bankrupt and was suicidal. But in [----] Thomson committed to turning his life around. He later became president of the Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey team and now works with charity groups across Canada to fight homelessness hunger illiteracy and addiction. Thomson last week"
X Link 2023-11-11T21:40Z 73.4K followers, 296.5K engagements
"Police investigating the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson have reportedly arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter"
X Link 2023-11-14T16:34Z 73.3K followers, 886.2K engagements
"Angus Mortimer a 38-year-old former kayaker who represented Canada at the [----] Summer Olympics in Beijing has been given a lifetime ban from participating in any capacity with Canoe Kayak Canada. Even as @CanoeKayakCAN announced Mortimers expulsion hundreds of publicly-funded provincial and federal sports federations across Canada continue to keep secret the names of people they have sanctioned. Many won't even answer questions about why they refuse to share this information with the public"
X Link 2023-11-15T14:06Z 73.3K followers, 149.7K engagements
"Hockey Canada offered a bit more detail today about the appeal filed by some [----] World Juniors team players who were found to have violated the federation's code of conduct. The World Juniors appeal will be heard by a three-member panel who have extensive legal experience Hockey Canada tells me adding there is no timeline on the appeal process. Hockey Canada declined to identify the members of the appeals panel. While appeals to sanctions for misconduct are now supposed to be directed to the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) Hockey Canada's policies were different in 2018"
X Link 2023-11-15T19:35Z 80.1K followers, 383.7K engagements
"Hockey Canada has a new board of directors led by Jonathan Goldbloom a Montreal public-relations executive who succeeds Hugh Fraser as board chair. Newly-elected board members include former WNT player Gillian Apps and former NHL player Corey Hirsch"
X Link 2023-11-19T01:57Z 73.3K followers, 77.9K engagements
"Checked in with Hockey Canada about the federations confirmation a year ago that it had received information about a third sexual assault allegation in addition to incidents allegedly involving World Juniors players in [----] and [----]. Hockey Canada told me in September [----] that on July [--] [----] its staff became aware of a potential situation and directed a person to lawyers Erin Durant and Brian Ward who head the federations third-party complaint process. Hockey Canada told me today its not aware if a complaint was filed or if there is an active investigation because of confidentiality rules"
X Link 2023-11-24T15:39Z 73.7K followers, 234.6K engagements
"It's hard to describe the bond you form with other parents whose children are also in the fight against cancer. April was often in the room next to my boy at SickKids and I'm elated to read she's doing so well"
X Link 2023-11-28T00:27Z 73.6K followers, 61.2K engagements
"An investigator determined Ontario volleyball coach Matt Ragogna took a 16-year-old boy into the bedroom of his home where the boy lay down on the bed while the coach practised wrappinghisfeet with athletic tape and tickled him. During an investigation which was kept secret Ragogna continued coaching Brock University's men's volleyball team. Ragogna who also markets himself as a "life coach" to children was clearedto return to coaching in Sept. after apologizing and completing a course about appropriate boundaries. Now at least three additional complainants have come forward and the Ontario"
X Link 2023-11-29T18:08Z 73.7K followers, 858.3K engagements
"Even after all of the stories of abuse in sports in recent months secrecy in cases like this one remains common. Most of Canadas roughly [---] provincial sport organizations many of which are underfunded and staffed by volunteers still keep misconduct investigations and sanctions secret. This allows people who are suspended or banned to move with ease to university and high school teams or to other sports or jurisdictions without having to be transparent about their having been sanctioned"
X Link 2023-11-29T18:08Z 73.7K followers, 68.9K engagements
"In the months since Hockey Canada retooled its maltreatment policies and practices the identities of those suspended and banned from sanctioned hockey in Canada are still a secret. Meantime even as some provincial sport federations in other sports publish the names of people who are suspended hockey federations refuse citing privacy rules. Not one provincial or territorial hockey federation in Canada has a public registry of sanctions"
X Link 2023-11-30T20:46Z 73.7K followers, 131.7K engagements
"I was sent this video today one of several that were purportedly filmed during a U10 GTHL team practice last night. GTHL comment: "The GTHL is required to report incidents it suspects may be a violation of the Hockey Canada safe sport policies to the Independent Third Party working on behalf of Hockey Canada. The league can confirm that it has filed a report regarding an incident that occurred on Nov. [--] 2023.""
X Link 2023-11-30T21:39Z 80K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Canadas Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough said in a speech in Geneva today she is close to announcing a "formal independent mechanism" to review systemic abuse in Canadian sports. She said abuse in sports has been normalized and organizations have dodged accountability. Qualtrough: Culture change is needed We need to talk about the things that are difficult to talk about. She said she will announce details next week. Qualtroughs remarks come as advocates for abuse survivors have pushed for the federal government to commit to a public inquiry into abuse in sports. @CQualtro"
X Link 2023-12-05T15:31Z 88.6K followers, 70.9K engagements
""She felt trusted like the uniformdivision officer taking her statement cared about what she was saying. Then she added something: the man who raped her was a member of MSUs football team. "Suddenly she felt the officers demeanor change. She no longer felt believed." Important reporting highlighting why some survivors of sexual assault do not trust police and the legal system"
X Link 2023-12-11T14:41Z 73.8K followers, 48.4K engagements
"After Hockey Canada's independent third party suspended two Greater Toronto Hockey League coaches for yelling and swearing at players the decision was kept secret. Neither Hockey Canada the Ontario Hockey Federation nor the GTHL publicized the sanctions. Complainant and hockey parent Matt Taub: This secrecy drives me nuts. What is the point of all of this of having a proper complaint process and months-long investigations if we are not going to make these sanctions public and give parents information about people who have been disciplined"
X Link 2023-12-12T15:01Z 73.8K followers, 382K engagements
"A minor hockey coach in the London area is being sued for $2 million by parents who allege the coach threatened and physically battered their child during a practice. Days after the childs father filed a misconduct complaint against the coach with his childs hockey organization on Oct.15 the father alleges the coach assaulted him in a dressing room. In front of others the coach allegedly accused the father of being a public danger who had engaged in obscene and/or despicable behaviour. The local hockey association whose co-defendants include Hockey Canada allegedly retained an investigator"
X Link 2023-12-13T17:47Z 83.3K followers, 241.3K engagements
"Update: Some provincial and national sports organizations say they are weighing the potential legal exposure of making public the names of adults who have been sanctioned for misconduct. One NSO exec told me: "A lawsuit could shut us down." The same exec agreed that a lawsuit filed by a victim who alleged an abuser's identity was kept secret by an NSO could also bankrupt an organization. Meanwhile. Skate Canada has been publishing a sanctions registry since [----]. The organization told me today that no one ever has sued it over its registry or even threatened to sue. Skate Canada's registry"
X Link 2023-12-19T20:45Z 72.7K followers, 71.4K engagements
"Update: Several weeks after our reporting on the case of Brock University volleyball coach Matt Ragogna the school says he no longer is an employee. Brock says it has hired former McMaster University assistant coach Ian Eibbitt as interim head coach"
X Link 2023-12-20T13:42Z 79.8K followers, 63.9K engagements
"New: Canada Soccer has reached an agreement to hire former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment executive Alyson Walker as general secretary sources tell TSN. Canada Soccer is expected to announce her hiring today. Walker will succeed interim general secretary Jason deVos. Besides MLSE Walker has also worked with the Canadian Olympic Committee as head of sponsorship sales was VP of brand partnerships at Bell Media and was chief commercial officer with eSports company OverActive Media. A former varsity soccer player at McGill University Walker was named to Ultimate Canada's hall of fame in"
X Link 2023-12-22T18:35Z 80.2K followers, 101.6K engagements
"A B.C. judge has ruled Canadian Hockey League lawyers will not be allowed at this time to cross-examine former players who allege in a proposed class-action concussion lawsuit that major-junior leagues have put profits and entertainment ahead of their health. The lead plaintiffs in the case include former players James McEwan Myles Stoesz and Rhett Trombley. McEwan alleges he was often not given medical attention after [--] fights in the WHL and that he now shows symptoms of CTE. Stoesz who played in the CHL from 2003-2007 first fought in the WHL as a 15-year-old and alleges the Spokane Chiefs"
X Link 2024-01-04T16:16Z 79.8K followers, 91.5K engagements
"New court documents also say neuropsychologist Michael Czarnota has provided lawyers working on this lawsuit with player concussion data dating to the 2011-12 season that has not been made public. Czarnota has been consulting to the OHL QMJHL and WHL for the past [--] years about player brain trauma and he introduced concussion tracking policies for CHL team athletic therapists more than a decade ago according to his affidavit cited by a judge"
X Link 2024-01-04T16:37Z [--] followers, 12.8K engagements
"The Ontario Junior Hockey League is believed to be the first league in Canada to be transparent about a suspension made in connection with Hockey Canada's independent third party process. Trenton Golden Hawks coach Derek Smith a former NHL defencemen has been suspended for four weeks the league said today. OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy told me the league plans to make any future ITP suspensions public. Moving forward this will make it more difficult for other leagues teams and Hockey Canada to justify keeping such suspensions a secret. @OJHLOfficial @HockeyCanada "Hockey Canadas ITP"
X Link 2024-01-04T21:56Z 79.7K followers, 234.6K engagements
"The Greater Toronto Hockey League the worlds largest minor league said the coach of a U-14 Triple-A team has been suspended from all Hockey Canada activities until Apr. [--] for initiating a physical altercation during a game on Nov. [--]. Spectators associated with each team were also fined a total of $1000. The GTHL has kept the coachs name secret and did not disclose the teams involved in the incident"
X Link 2024-01-08T15:01Z 79.7K followers, 104.3K engagements
"Researchers in Pakistan are developing AI that can detect violence in video footage technology that may be used to deploy police sooner when violent acts are captured on CCTV. The researchers said they used [----] videos of NHL game footage [---] of which featured fights to help develop their software"
X Link 2024-01-09T23:27Z 79.8K followers, 47.8K engagements
"The NHL Players Association and NHL players Kyle Palmieri and Scott Wilson were among plaintiffs who sued the city of Pittsburgh in [----] over its "jock tax" on non-resident sports stars. The plaintiffs argued that since [----] the city has unfairly levied a 3% earned income tax on visiting pro athletes while taxing all other residents a 1% income tax. (Pirates Steelers and Penguins players have also been charged the tax if they lived outside city limits.) After a court ruled the jock tax was unconstitutional the city appealed. An appeals court ruled today in favour of the plaintiffs who also"
X Link 2024-01-10T18:29Z 80.1K followers, 267K engagements
"Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment makes it official announcing European Tour CEO Keith Pelley as the sport holding company's new president and CEO. He will start his job Apr. [--]. Acting CEO and CFO Cynthia Devine will retire from her role at MLSE that time. Pelley: "This was the one opportunity I simply could not resist because of what this city and its teams mean to me.""
X Link 2024-01-11T13:37Z 79.7K followers, 30.1K engagements
"Queen's University may cease to exist if it doesn't navigate a financial crisis and massive deficit of $50M according to provost Matthew Evans. Evans: This is very very serious. Queens could cease to exist if we dont deal with this issue. Unless we sort this out we will go under. Academic programs aside not sure what this means for the athletics department and teams. It can't be great"
X Link 2024-01-11T20:09Z 79.7K followers, 146.9K engagements
"The Chicago Blackhawks this week asked a court to dismiss anegligencelawsuit filed by a former player whoallegeshe 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 make his claim. The player alleges that like Kyle Beach he told then-teammental skills coach Jim Gary about his interactions with Aldrich and that Gary told him he should move on with his life. The Blackhawks allege that if Gary did say that his comments were insensitive and inappropriate but they do not constitute"
X Link 2024-01-11T22:26Z 83.8K followers, 996.8K engagements
"Lawyers for "John Doe" face a deadline of Feb. [--] to file a response to the Chicago Blackhawks' motion to dismiss. The team then has until Mar. [--] to reply. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Mar. [--]. The lawsuit is being overseen by judge Thomas Cushing who has been on the bench since his election in [----]. (In the U.S. unlike Canada many judges are elected not appointed.)"
X Link 2024-01-12T14:37Z 80.5K followers, 26.3K engagements
"In the sports journalism class I taught at a Toronto college the past few winters I routinely highlighted the work of Toronto Star columnist @bruce_arthur. Bruce's story on @terryryan20 another example of what best-in-class writing looks like"
X Link 2024-01-16T23:51Z 80.1K followers, 30.7K engagements
"Former Western University hockey player Kaitlyn Booth says she asked head coach Candice Moxley for help after a fellow coach allegedly sexually harassed and touched her inappropriately while she was working out. Booth: Moxley told me that I should wear longer shorts. That was it. That was her response. I couldnt believe what I was hearing. Booth Western's team MVP in both 2021-22 and 2022-23 is among nine former players who say Moxley has fostered a toxic culture within the program for years. Several former players say they are on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication because of their"
X Link 2024-01-17T17:09Z 80.1K followers, 243.4K engagements
"The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia this week ordered former teacher and minor hockey coach Michael McNutt to pay $145K to a man who he sexually assaulted as a child. McNutt groomed his victim by buying him McDonald's and hockey gear his single mother could not afford. McNutt's victim testified during his trial about how his life spiralled after his abuse and led him to crime and alcohol and drug addiction. However as Justice John A. Keith noted in his ruling the victim's life "has not been entirely defined by (or reduced to) the abuse he endured. His work ethic business savvy and determination"
X Link 2024-01-19T16:36Z 80K followers, 71.2K engagements
"This just a few months after reports that Sports Illustrated published A.I.-generated product reviews under fake author names with fake author biographies. Sad to see what has become of a publication that once set the standard for sports journalism. BREAKING: The Arena Group gave notice that it intends to lay off all of Sports Illustrateds staff according to an email obtained by @FOS. The move comes after Authenticthe licensing group that owns Sports Illustratedmoved to terminate Arenas licensing deal. Story to follow. BREAKING: The Arena Group gave notice that it intends to lay off all of"
X Link 2024-01-19T17:18Z 73.1K followers, 81.1K engagements
"Canada Soccer says men's national team head coach Mauro Biello will remain with program at least through March game vs Trinidad. Some MNT players I have spoken with support the decision. Finances and politics probably also a factor. Federations newly-hired general secretary hasnt started yet and Im told Canada Soccers finances remain a mess. Talks for the past year between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business to modernize their media and sponsorship contract have not resulted in anything of consequence source tells me. Mauro Biello to lead #CANMNT into a decisive March clash with Copa"
X Link 2024-01-19T20:04Z 80.6K followers, 59.1K engagements
"New: Former MLSE executive Alyson Walker was supposed to begin her new job today as Canada Soccers general secretary. Instead citing personal reasons she has told the federation she is declining to accept the position. The executive search firm Korn-Ferry will resume a search for Canada Soccer's next general secretary the federation says"
X Link 2024-01-22T18:04Z 79.7K followers, 133.5K engagements
"Former NHL player Mike Ribeiro's sexual assault trial began this morning in a Texas court. Ribeiro was indicted in January [----] on two counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place in June [----]. He was later indicted by a grand jury on an additional charge of attempted sexual assault"
X Link 2024-01-23T21:57Z 79.7K followers, 194.1K engagements
"Breaking: Five members of the [----] 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 set period of time to present themselves at London police headquarters. via @robyndoolittle"
X Link 2024-01-24T14:38Z 87.7K followers, 5.2M engagements
"None of the defence lawyers who represent players allegedly involved in this case have responded to requests for comment today. (Canadian law requires criminal defendants to have their own individual defence teams.) Alison Craig a Toronto attorney who has defended people accused of sexual assault but who has no ties to the [----] World Juniors allegations said it would be customary in a case where there is no public danger for prospective defendants to be given at least a week or two to surrender to police. Breaking: Five members of the [----] world junior hockey team have been told to surrender"
X Link 2024-01-24T18:00Z 79.7K followers, 627.9K engagements
"On a day everyone is clamouring for news they can trust about a story with widespread public interest comes word that an average of five local U.S. newspapers are closing every two weeks. (Situation is no different in Canada.) It takes time and resources to report edit and legally vet investigative reporting. Please support and pay for local journalism"
X Link 2024-01-24T18:23Z 79.7K followers, 328.4K engagements
"The London Police Service says it will hold a press conference on Feb. [--] to provide an update on the [----] World Juniors sexual assault allegations. The press conference will be live streamed on Facebook the LPS says"
X Link 2024-01-24T20:28Z 80.5K followers, 348.3K engagements
"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 [----] World Juniors case - referred to as E.M. in court documents - is committed to cooperating with police testifying in open court and facing cross-examinations from multiple highly-skilled defence lawyers"
X Link 2024-01-24T21:25Z 87.7K followers, 941.7K engagements
""Parents have become crazy." In Saint-Rmi Quebec a 50-year-old father has been charged with assault after he allegedly slapped a referee in the head when his son was thrown out of a hockey game following his third penalty La Presse reports. The local hockey association in Saint-Rmi now directs on-ice officials younger than [--] to wear a yellow armband hoping it will help parents and coaches recognize they are minors some as young as [--]. Quebec Hockey officials are also considering body cams for officials following the lead of some soccer associations in Quebec and Ontario. via @Vincent_Larin."
X Link 2024-01-25T13:12Z 88.5K followers, 378.8K engagements
"Former Chicoutimi Saguenens player Carl Latulippe filed a $15.7M lawsuit in April [----] against the CHL the QMJHL and its teams alleging he and other rookie players were beaten with bars of soap in towels and were forced to watch pornography and masturbate on a team bus in the presence of adult coaches. Latulippe was Chicoutimi's first-round draft pick in [----]. He quit the QMJHL team weeks into the 1994-95 season. Media at the time reported he was homesick and missed his girlfriend. Latulippe's allegations have been corroborated by a teammate acc to a media report. A judge in a Qubec City"
X Link 2024-01-25T16:53Z 79.7K followers, 249.9K engagements
"New: Canadian Soccer Business the holding company that owns sponsorship and media rights to the Canadian Premier League and the men's and women's national teams has clawed back media rights from Spanish media company Mediapro which streamed games on OneSoccer TSN has learned. CSB spokeswoman Laura Armstrong confirmed the company has "filed a notice of action" against Mediapro. Armstrong: "By taking back full control of our rights we willimmediately have the opportunity to do so with new partners who have the ability toreach larger audiences.""
X Link 2024-01-25T21:32Z 80.6K followers, 182.8K engagements
""Senior officials at Hockey Canada. claimed they didnt 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 lawsuit. without knowing who was involved in the alleged sexual assault. Also the public still does not know the identity of the Hockey Canada employee who contacted one of the players involved - hours after the alleged assault - to tell him the woman's family had contacted Hockey Canada. If and when Hockey Canada makes public"
X Link 2024-01-25T22:42Z 87.7K followers, 796.3K engagements
"Several criminal lawyers who specialize in sexual assault cases have told me over the past days they expected former [----] World Juniors players facing prosecution for an alleged sex assault in London Ont. might face charges of gang sexual assault and forceable confinement. Alex Formentons attorney Daniel Brown told me today that the former Senators player has not been charged with either of those offences. He declined to elaborate on what Formenton has been charged with. If Formenton has been charged with common sexual assault he faces a maximum [--] years in prison if hes found guilty. People"
X Link 2024-01-28T22:26Z 87.7K followers, 881.3K engagements
"Former federal sport minister Kirsty Duncan who has repeatedly called for a public inquiry to further scrutinize abuse in amateur sports has asked the federal government for a considerable amount of information related to safe sport issues. In an order paper Duncan has asked which national sport organizations (NSOs) do not hire independent third parties to investigate complaints of abuse discrimination and harassment. She also has asked how many incidents of abuse broken down by sport have been reported by NSOs to Sport Canada since [----]. Duncan also wants details about how many coaches"
X Link 2024-01-29T22:28Z 80.7K followers, 135.4K engagements
"Russia has been stripped of its figure skating team gold at the [----] Olympics in Beijing after teenager Kamila Valieva was banned for four years for using a banned substance. The International Skating Union said today it has readjusted the competition awarding the gold to the U.S. and silver to Japan. The bronze It goes to Russia Not Canada which finished fourth at Beijing. These are not serious people"
X Link 2024-01-30T15:02Z 80.7K followers, 332.1K engagements
"The Soo Greyhounds have reportedly removed a banner from their arena that honoured their former coach John Vanbiesbrouck. Vanbiesbrouck resigned from the Greyhounds in [----] after he admitted making a racist slur toward future NHL player Trevor Daley. Vanbiesbrouck who is USA Hockey's assistant executive director was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in [----]. HDA releases this statement on behalf of Trevor Daley regarding the Soo Greyhounds removal of the banner and number of John Vanbiesbrouck from the rafters of GFL Memorial Gardens. https://t.co/Tlwls3zeuj HDA releases"
X Link 2024-01-30T19:24Z 80.6K followers, 478.6K engagements
"Gary Ellis the former head of Toronto Police Services 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 at a subsequent date. Lawyers who specialize in criminal sexual assault cases have told me a trial in this case is unlikely before [----]. 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"
X Link 2024-01-30T20:58Z 87.7K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Lawyers for Michael McLeod say the New Jersey Devils forward has been charged with sexual assault and that he will plead not guilty"
X Link 2024-01-30T21:13Z 82.5K followers, 609.2K engagements
"A lawyer for Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube confirms Dube has been charged with sexual assault and says he will plead not guilty"
X Link 2024-01-30T22:28Z 82.4K followers, 451.4K engagements
"Jumping on @SportsCentre and @CTVNationalNews tonight to discuss the latest developments in the Hockey Canada [----] sexual assault allegations"
X Link 2024-01-30T23:06Z 82.2K followers, 151.1K engagements
"A number of people have asked if the five NHL players charged in London Ont. will be required to surrender their passports. My understanding is that they won't have to do that because they are not considered to be flight risks. It is still possible however that any or all of the players could be refused entry to the U.S"
X Link 2024-01-31T03:31Z 82.2K followers, 555.7K engagements
"The London Police Service says it will host a news conference on Monday Feb. [--] at [--] pm to provide an update related to a sexual assault allegation involving members of the [----] Canadian world junior hockey team. The news conference will be streamed and shown live on @TSN_Sports"
X Link 2024-01-31T21:36Z 81.9K followers, 256.1K engagements
"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 [----] at the City of London in the Southwest Region did commit a sexual assault on E.M. contrary to Section [---] of the Criminal Code of Canada." The document repeats the same allegation against each of the other four players and says McLeod is also facing an additional charge of sexual assault for "being a party to the offence." All of the players have"
X Link 2024-02-01T20:23Z 82.5K followers, 1.5M engagements
"One takeaway of the documents filed in court is confirmation that police in London Ont. believe that the [----] World Juniors player who E.M. says she initially had consensual sex with also sexually assaulted her. Will be on @SportsCentre tonight to unpack. 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 [----] at the City of London in the https://t.co/4JCzU3DeDw New: Court documents obtained by"
X Link 2024-02-01T22:11Z 80.6K followers, 64.4K engagements
"One takeaway of the documents filed in court is confirmation that police in London Ont. believe that the [----] World Juniors player who E.M. says she initially had consensual sex with also sexually assaulted her. Again lawyers for the five players have said they all will plead not guilty. The allegations against them have not been proven. Will be on @SportsCentre tonight to discuss. 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"
X Link 2024-02-01T22:48Z 82.4K followers, 286.7K engagements
"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 police"
X Link 2024-02-02T02:20Z 82.4K followers, 401.5K engagements
"*Will players be tried separately or together *Will the Crown try to flip one of the defendants *If the players are convicted what would their sentences be *What about other players who were in the hotel room TSN has interviewed [--] current and former Crown attorneys and defence lawyers who specialize in sexual assault cases. They offered insights into how prosecutors and the defence team will navigate what will be among Canadas highest-profile sexual assault cases since former CBC personality Jian Ghomeshi went on trial and was acquitted in 2016."
X Link 2024-02-02T14:07Z 86.2K followers, 510.2K engagements
"A jury in a Texas court has found former NHL player Mike Ribeiro not guilty of two counts of sexual assault according to media reports. The jury deadlocked on a count of attempted sexual assault. Its possible Ribeiro could be retried on that charge"
X Link 2024-02-03T01:42Z 82.4K followers, 133.8K engagements
"Timeline cleanser. At @TheOfficialHDAs Winterfest event on a fantastic weekend morning. Smiling kids ripping up the ice. Beautiful cross overs and edges toe drags dangles. Fun fun fun"
X Link 2024-02-03T16:07Z 82.5K followers, 81.3K engagements
"Legend. Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/5OMBC7haZx Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/5OMBC7haZx"
X Link 2024-02-05T04:11Z 82.5K followers, 83.1K engagements
"The London Police Service will provide an update this afternoon at [--] pm et related to a sexual assault investigation involving players from Canadas [----] WJC team. TSN will broadcast the news conference live and begin our coverage at 1:45. Chief Thai Truong and Detective Sergeant Katherine Dann of the LPS's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are expected to take questions from media. Here's a backgrounder on what may happen behind the scenes in the coming weeks and months:"
X Link 2024-02-05T12:57Z 82.8K followers, 594.2K engagements
"During a [--] 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 the case. Crown attorney Heather Donkers told the court that substantial paper and audio evidence collected by London police in connection with the case - know as disclosure - would be sent today by courier to the players lawyers. The next hearing date in the case was scheduled for Apr. [--] at which time lawyers will"
X Link 2024-02-05T14:44Z 82.8K followers, 971.4K engagements
"London Police Service Chief Thai Truong begins a news conference saying he will refer to the woman involved in this case as the victim. Truong said police conducted a comprehensive review of the case in [----] and discovered new evidence that paved the way for police to reopen the case and subsequently lay sexual assault charges. Truong: I want to recognize the victim for her courage and incredible strength"
X Link 2024-02-05T19:09Z 82.8K followers, 588.1K engagements
"Across Canada in 2021-22 31% of sexual assault charges filed in adult criminal court led to guilty verdicts. That was a ten-year low according to Statistics Canada. In Ontario 29% of such charges in 2021-22 led to guilty verdicts also a ten-year low"
X Link 2024-02-05T21:42Z 82.9K followers, 174K engagements
"Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is fighting the Canada Revenue Agency over an $8M tax bill. Tavares says he should owe 15% on a US$15.3M signing bonus he received when he signed with Toronto in [----]. The CRA says the bonus should be taxed at 38%. via @glen_mcgregor"
X Link 2024-02-07T13:23Z 83.3K followers, 1.4M engagements
"The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating Oshawa Generals forward Connor Lockhart the Ontario Hockey League said in a statement. Lockhart [--] has been suspended indefinitely. He was selected in the sixth round of the [----] NHL entry draft by the Vancouver Canucks"
X Link 2024-02-07T21:33Z 83.3K followers, 649.5K engagements
"Former Drummondville Voltigeurs player Noah Corson was found guilty today of sexually assaulting a teenager who was under the age of [--]. Corson who is now [--] was [--] at the time of the assault in the fall of [----]. He was not drafted into the NHL. Two other hockey players one of whom played with Corson for Drummondville previously pleaded guilty in youth court to their roles in the assault. One of those players testified in Corson's trial Le Journal de Montreal reported. Corson's sentencing hearing is scheduled for May [--]. Background:"
X Link 2024-02-09T15:46Z 83.3K followers, 458.6K engagements
"Days after London police announced four NHL players and one former NHL player have been charged with sexual assault the London Police Service is being asked to explain why roughly [--] percent of sexual-assault complaints it received in [----] did not lead to any charges. Of the [---] sexual-assault complaints received by LPS in [----] [---] did not lead to charges. The London Police Services Board says the public deserves an explanation"
X Link 2024-02-15T01:06Z 83.3K followers, 466K engagements
"Paintings of former Kelowna Rockets players Cal Foote and Dillon Dub remain in WHL team's wall of fame after they were charged with sexual assault by police in London Ont. The players were added to the team's wall of recognition during the summer of [----]. Rockets president and GM Bruce Hamilton wouldn't discuss the now controversial artwork. Im not getting caught up in this Hamilton told Globe and Mail reporter Patrick White"
X Link 2024-02-17T14:39Z 83.4K followers, 561K engagements
"Smart insights in this LA Times long read on how Auston Matthews' on-ice success is carving a path for the NHL to grow its Hispanic fanbase. One in five people in the U.S. is Hispanic and while 94% of Hispanic males identify as sports fans the percentage of those who follow the NHL was reportedly just 6.8% in [----]. Call it a growth opportunity since 40% of NHL teams play in the [--] U.S. states with the highest Latino populations. Seven NHL teams now offer Spanish-language broadcasts and bilingual hockey-themed classroom projects. Mexico City may be a site for an NHL game as soon as next fall."
X Link 2024-02-21T13:18Z 83.3K followers, 119.9K engagements
"Former Sault Ste. Marie goaltender Tucker Tynan is suing the OHL team for $300K alleging club officials mishandled hisshoulder injury insulted him with derogatory slurs (at least one of which was racist) advised him to self-medicate for pain andpressured him to play through the injury. From @rwesthead - Former Soo Greyhounds goalie Tucker Tynan is suing the OHL team alleging officials mishandled hisshoulder injury insulted him with derogatory slurs advised him to self-medicate for pain andpressured him to play through the injury: https://t.co/CI8O3LYDGL From @rwesthead - Former Soo Greyhounds"
X Link 2024-02-21T15:09Z 83.5K followers, 608.9K engagements
"New: A trade union representing players on Canadas senior womens national team has filed a $40M lawsuit against [--] current and former Canada Soccer board members. The lawsuit alleges the board members breached their fiduciary duty to Canada Soccer in [----] when they approved a media and sponsorship contract with the private company Canadian Soccer Business"
X Link 2024-02-21T22:42Z 83.7K followers, 251.4K engagements
"A former Toronto Argonauts coach alleges in a new lawsuit she was harassed by quarterback Chad Kelly and after five seasons with the team was fired last month when she spurned the star player's advances. The coach alleges that when she told Argos assistant GM John Murphy that she had confronted Kelly about his behaviour Murphy told her she had "opened a can of worms that didnt need to be opened." The coach's allegations haven't been proven and neither Kelly nor the Argos have filed a response. A former Toronto Argonauts strength & conditioning coach has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit"
X Link 2024-02-22T23:24Z 83.6K followers, 541.1K engagements
"Real Madrid and Canadian soccer superstar Alphonso Davies have reached a verbal agreement for the Bayern Munich left-back to join the world's richest club in [----] or [----] The Athletic reports. (It's unclear how much progress if any Bayern and Real have made regarding a transfer fee for Davies whose contract with Bayern expires in the summer of 2025.)"
X Link 2024-02-26T13:47Z 83.6K followers, 315.8K engagements
"Federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough wants Hockey Canada to be open with the public about adult coaches officials and athletes who have been sanctioned for misconduct. Qualtrough: I think anything that adds to the system another layer or level of transparency is an excellent idea. She said a public registry would allow parents to make informed choices about who they hire to coach their kids. Federal sport minister Carla Qualtrough is calling on Hockey Canada to create a public registry of misconduct sanctions assessed to players coaches and officials. Story from @rwesthead:"
X Link 2024-02-26T15:41Z 83.6K followers, 174.6K engagements
"The person charged with offences including sexual exploitation was a Peterborough Petes billet parent during the 2022-23 season and this season before the team removed a player from their home a person familiar with the matter told TSN. There is a publication ban on any information that might identify a witness or complainant in the case. Court documents say the billetparent was released after posting a $5K bond and that their next court date is March [--]. A former Peterborough Petes billet parent was arrested last week and has been charged with sexual exploitation making sexually explicit"
X Link 2024-02-28T16:50Z 83.5K followers, 129.6K engagements
"Five former members of Canadas [----] world junior hockey team who have been charged with sexual assault will have a trial by jury The Globe and Mail reports. The players whose request for a jury trial was granted Tuesday will be tried together as a group. It will be several months at least before a trial date is scheduled. Earlier this week all five players selected a trial by jury and they are confident that jurors drawn from the community will decide this case fairly and impartially after hearing all the evidence and testimony lawyers representing the accused players wrote Globe journalist"
X Link 2024-02-28T18:39Z 83.7K followers, 808.1K engagements
"Update: Following our reporting the CFL says it has opened an investigation of the Toronto Argonauts and quarterback Chad Kelly in accordance with the league's gender-based violence program. League statement: "The CFL is committed to creating healthy and positive working and playing environments for all those associated with the league and its member clubs." A former Toronto Argonauts strength & conditioning coach has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the CFL team and quarterback Chad Kelly alleging he harassed her and that the team fired her after she rejected his advances."
X Link 2024-02-28T21:57Z 83.6K followers, 78.9K engagements
"Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Rnni's sexual assault trial has started in a Helsinki district court according to local media reports. Rnni [--] who played for Finland's [----] World Juniors team in Halifax and who was Calgary's second-round draft pick in [----] has been accused of a suspected rape in the summer of [----] when he was a minor. His trial is being held behind closed doors. The Flames have said they became aware of a legal issue involving Rnni after they selected him in the [----] NHL draft"
X Link 2024-02-29T12:48Z 83.7K followers, 182.2K engagements
"The Minnesota Vikings got straight A's when it came to the treatment of players' families food/cafeteria services and nutrition for players and the quality of their training staff and weight and locker rooms. Washington Commanders Not so great. Interesting data points in a new survey of [----] NFL players which also reported player concerns about poor water pressure in showers sewage leaks in one stadium and some players having to pay not to share hotel rooms with teammates. If the NHLPA's annual survey featured this data what would players say"
X Link 2024-02-29T13:43Z 83.8K followers, 57K engagements
"Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly denies allegations made against him in a lawsuit filed by a former team coach who said Kelly harassed her for several seasons before she was fired by the CFL team after reporting the alleged behaviour. I am shocked by the allegations which have been made against me.I absolutely deny these events and intend to vigorously defend myself and will be seeking the dismissal of the action. I am shocked by the allegations which have been made against me.I absolutely deny these events and intend to vigorously defend myself and will be seeking the dismissal of"
X Link 2024-03-01T17:14Z 83.7K followers, 65.1K engagements
"New: Canadian amateur sports is in peril according to a new report commissioned by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee. The federal government has not increased its core funding to national sports organizations since [----] while costs for travel logistics and coaching have skyrocketed. Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett said unless the federal government acts the organization may not be able to afford having Canadian NBA stars play for their country in the [----] Olympics in Los Angeles"
X Link 2024-03-04T23:01Z 83.7K followers, 136.8K engagements
"Today is the day nominees are announced for the [----] Canadian Screen Awards. The @TSN_Sports feature stories profiling NBA star Ben Mathurin and NFL players Chase and Sydney Brown are so well told and highlight the power of sports. Good luck to all. @Pacers @Bengals @Eagles"
X Link 2024-03-06T12:53Z 83.7K followers, [----] engagements
"CanadaSoccer is burning through cash. After the federation reported a $4M deficit in [----] a source told TSN that it had a $3M shortfall in [----] and that it projects another deficit of $4M this year. Source: The uncomfortable truth is the better our players do on the pitch right now the worse financially it is for the federation which is running on fumes. We are talking about an organization that is on pace to burn through more than $10M in cash reserves in three years. That's unsustainable." From @rwesthead - How our national teams success on the pitch could compound Canada Soccers financial"
X Link 2024-03-18T16:34Z 83.8K followers, 279.5K engagements
"In the 1990s after thousands of studies had established that cigarette smoking was linked to cancer top tobacco company officials belittled the research suggesting the subject merely merited further investigation. (In [----] the U.S. National Institutes of Health publicly confirmed that CTE is caused by repetitive traumatic brain injuries.) Asked Bill Daly whether the #NHLs viewpoint has changed with additional medical studies that show a definitive link between CTE and repeated blows to the head. No Daly said. I think the science is still lacking. Asked Bill Daly whether the #NHLs viewpoint"
X Link 2024-03-20T15:27Z 83.8K followers, 286K engagements
"At [--] Deanna Stellato-Dudek is on the verge of becoming the oldest woman figure skater to win an Olympics or world championship. She gave up the sport at [--] before wondering nearly two decades later what she had left in the tank. Why So that when I am [--] years old enjoying a glass of wine over dinner I can think Hey you know I went back and I did it. Stellato-Dudek hopes to compete for Canada at the [----] Winter Olympics when she will be [--]. A great story well told by @Lescarpenter"
X Link 2024-03-21T20:16Z 83.8K followers, 19.3K engagements
"A lawyer for a second John Doe suing the Chicago Blackhawks says he plans to subpoena Kyle Beach to testify. A trial if this litigation goes that far probably wont happen before mid-2026. A U.S. federal court judge has denied the Chicago Blackhawks' request to dismiss a negligence suit filed by a second John Doe who alleges he was sexually assaulted by former team video coach Brad Aldrich. Story from @rwesthead: https://t.co/uj4Qpx8ree A U.S. federal court judge has denied the Chicago Blackhawks' request to dismiss a negligence suit filed by a second John Doe who alleges he was sexually"
X Link 2024-03-25T21:20Z 84.2K followers, 170.4K engagements
"The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) which independently investigates abuse allegations in elite Canadian amateur sports has made public a registry of adults who have been sanctioned for misconduct. The registry which went live today lists five people - three linked to Volleyball Canada one to Skate Canada and one to Rugby Canada - who have been suspended for issues including sexual maltreatment and boundary transgressions including grooming. The registry also lists [--] people who are facing provisional sanctions which are temporary suspensions imposed on a person who is"
X Link 2024-03-28T19:43Z 83.9K followers, 82.5K engagements
"Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue confirms our reporting that the federation faces a $4M budget deficit in [----] after combined losses of more than $7M the previous two years. In an email update to Canada's soccer community this morning Blue says Canada Soccer needs to increase annual revenue by $10M-$12M to properly fund its programming and says "professionalized fundraising" will be a tool the federation will use. He also confirms Canada Soccer will ask provincial federations to increase player levies which he says have not changed since [----] and membership affiliation fees. Blue"
X Link 2024-03-30T14:30Z 84.1K followers, 176.2K engagements
"The Ontario Minor Hockey Association suspended a Under-18 player for [--] 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 responded by calling the other player a "racist piece of s---." Jacobs was also suspended for [--] games. Jacobs's mother Patti told me this was the sixth time this season her son has been the target of a racial slur during a hockey game. After I emailed the OMHA about this on Friday the association on Saturday reduced"
X Link 2024-04-01T16:28Z 84.2K followers, 1.4M engagements
"The five player defendants in this case could ask a judge to stay (dismiss) the charges against them if a trial doesnt take place within [--] months of the date they were charged. However several player agents tell me they doubt this will be an issue. While many defendants play the clock and try to delay the legal process in the hopes of pursuing a stay theres a strong belief by some agents these players want a trial asap so they can return to playing if they are found not guilty"
X Link 2024-04-04T11:59Z 84.1K followers, 126.5K engagements
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