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 →
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 →
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 →
(Photo via Norfolk Admirals) Noah Corson, Adirondack Thunder forward, and son of longtime NHLer Shayne Corson, is on leave from his minor league hockey club, as allegations that he and two other men sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl have come to light. Corson, now 24, was an 18-year-old at the time of the incident, which... Continue Reading →
(Photo via: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) The Ottawa Senators franchise has experienced a tumultuous past few years. From reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2017[1], to a remarkably steep drop-off into the basement of the NHL’s standings, the ongoing rumors of the team being for sale, and the often-controversial actions and eventual death of owner... Continue Reading →
When California residents headed to the polls to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, they had the option to vote in favor of two propositions that would advance the legalization of sports betting in the state.[1] Voters in California did not approve either of these propositions, so for now, sports betting will not be legal... Continue Reading →
Lawsuits against Madison Square Garden or one of its entities might now be met with a temporary ban from events. Image of MSG welcoming fans it hasn't banned – NBC.com Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (“MSG”) is the business that owns the popular Madison Square Garden, Radio City, Beacon Theater, and Chicago Theater venues. The... Continue Reading →
(Photo via Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada) Lost among several recent, unfortunate stories of sexual misconduct throughout the hockey world, Logan Mailloux signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens earlier this month. The Habs controversially selected Mailloux 31st overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, after Mailloux withdrew his name from the Draft. Mailloux was convicted... Continue Reading →
Hockey Canada’s Board of Directors and CEO Scott Smith have stepped down amidst criticism over how they have handled sexual assault allegations [1]. The organization announced the resignations today after numerous major sponsors of the program pulled out last week and vowed to not support Hockey Canada until changes are made to the culture... Continue Reading →
In the last 24 hours, Hockey Canada has lost multiple major sponsors, at least one of which is permanent, ahead of the 2022-2023 season due to continued concerns from the companies regarding the federations handling of recent sexual assault allegations. In May 2022, it was reported that Hockey Canada, the governing body of... Continue Reading →