Hockey Culture
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Hockey Canada to hold 2nd Beyond The Boards summit to examine cultureCalls for culture change in hockey arose after allegations of sexual assault by five members of the Canadian junior men's hockey team in 2018.CanadaOct 3, 2024
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Angry hockey dad tried to destroy elite Ontario coach’s career, countersuit allegesOne lawsuit alleges the coach emotionally and physically abused a player while a countersuit says a hockey dad upset over his son's lack of ice time plotted to destroy his career.CanadaMar 7, 2024
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Former NHLer Aliu questions Hockey Canada’s motives: ‘These summits mean nothing to me’A former professional hockey player believes Hockey Canada’s summit on toxic masculinity falls well short of what needs to be done to address the issue.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Hockey Canada reopening investigation into sexual assault allegationsHockey Canada said participation in the investigation by the players in question is mandatory, adding anyone who declines will be banned.SportsJul 14, 2022
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Sexual violence is deeply rooted in Canadian sports, experts say. What’s the fix?Gender-based violence experts said a systemic solution is needed from leadership if Hockey Canada truly wants to reform the violent culture in sports.SportsJul 9, 2022
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Bill Peters in the running for Grande Prairie Storm head coaching jobBill Peters, who resigned from the Calgary Flames following allegations he previously used racial slurs, is the top candidate for the head coach job with the Grande Prairie Storm.SportsApr 22, 2022
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Hockey’s ‘broken’ culture reflected in Blackhawks’ treatment of Kyle Beach: expertsBy covering up abuse like what Kyle Beach says he experienced with the Chicago Blackhawks, experts say hockey has a systemic problem that needs to be solved.CanadaOct 28, 2021
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Many Canadians concerned about misogyny, racism in hockey culture, survey findsA vast majority noted the cost to play hockey was a barrier to broader participation, with 88 per cent agreeing that hockey is too expensive for everyone to play.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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Hockey coach misconduct allegations spark countrywide discussions around ‘hockey culture’Recently, the highest level of professional hockey has had a dark spotlight cast on it over allegations of coaching misconduct, ranging from racial slurs to physical abuse.SportsDec 6, 2019
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In wake of racism and abuse allegations, is hockey at its tipping point?Racial slurs, emotional abuse and violence are among the recent allegations made against celebrated coaches in the NHL.LifestyleNov 28, 2019
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