Western Hockey League Fines Moose Jaw Warriors $25K in Connection with February Incident Involving Four Players

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 →

Ryan Reynolds: Ottawa Senators Owner?

(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 →

A Lawyer Walks Into a Sports Arena…

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 →

Habs’ Logan Mailloux: A Deserved Second Chance or One Chance Too Many?

(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 →

“O (No) Canada”: Hockey Canada in Crisis Over Poor Handling of Sexual Assault Allegations

            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 →

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