On Friday, March 10th, after almost a month of silence, the Western Hockey League (“WHL”) issued an update on the indefinite suspensions of four Moose Jaw Warriors players. The players had been under investigation for violations of team rules and WHL Standard of Conduct Policies. While the WHL, citing privacy concerns, is declining to offer... Continue Reading →
Western Hockey League Suspensions Highlight Lack of Agency for Major Junior Players
The Western Hockey League (“WHL”) announced in a short statement on their website on February 11, 2023 that the league was suspending four Moose Jaw Warriors players - Connor Ungar, 21, Max Wanner, 19, Lynden Lakovic, 16, and Marek Howell, 16 – indefinitely pending an investigation into possible violations of team rules and WHL Standard... Continue Reading →
Pride Night Issues for NHL Teams Expose Myth of Hockey is for Everyone
Hockey is for Everyone™ is the NHL’s initiative to use the game of hockey as a vehicle to “drive positive social change and foster more inclusive communities.”[1] The NHL’s official stance is that all hockey programs, including at the professional level, should provide a safe environment for all, “regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,... Continue Reading →