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Top exec and entire board out at Hockey Canada — what next?

10/3: Canada Covered

English - October 14, 2022 20:40 - 27 minutes - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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After months of controversy surrounding its handling of allegations of sexual assault against some players, the top executive and board of Hockey Canada have left the organization.
The changes come following combative testimony before a parliamentary committee looking into the matter, and as some major sponsors have pulled their support of hockey’s governing body.
Postmedia national sports columnist Scott Stinson joins the show to discuss the departures, what led up to these changes, and whether it will help start to repair Hockey Canada’s damaged reputation.
Background reading: Change finally comes to Hockey Canada, but how much will it come to hockey?
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After months of controversy surrounding its handling of allegations of sexual assault against some players, the top executive and board of Hockey Canada have left the organization.

The changes come following combative testimony before a parliamentary committee looking into the matter, and as some major sponsors have pulled their support of hockey’s governing body.

Postmedia national sports columnist Scott Stinson joins the show to discuss the departures, what led up to these changes, and whether it will help start to repair Hockey Canada’s damaged reputation.

Background reading: Change finally comes to Hockey Canada, but how much will it come to hockey?

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