“I learned this year that the inappropriate behavior involved a serious allegation of sexual assault. “I promptly reported the matter to the then-president and CEO who committed to handling the matter. “Eleven years ago, while serving in my first year as general manager, I was made aware of potential inappropriate behavior by a then-video coach involving a player,” he said in a statement released by the Blackhawks. He also resigned his position as GM of the U.S men’s hockey team at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
“I’m waiting to see if there’s any action behind their repentance that they expressed today,” she told the AP.īowman, the son of Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman, said he was stepping aside because he didn’t want to be a distraction. “Although nothing can truly change the detriment to my life over the past decade because of the actions of one man inside the Blackhawks organization, I am very grateful to have the truth be recognized, and I look forward to continuing the long journey to recovery,” John Doe said.ĭanny Wirtz said he has instructed the organization’s lawyers to try to “reach a fair resolution consistent with the totality of the circumstances.” But Loggans said there hadn’t been any settlement talks. In a statement released through his attorney, Susan Loggans, John Doe said he was “grateful for the accountability” shown by the Blackhawks. “John Doe deserved better from the Blackhawks.” “It is clear that in 2010 the executives of this organization put team performance above all else,” Danny Wirtz said. Former federal prosecutor Reid Schar, who led the investigation, said the firm found no evidence that Wirtz or his father, Rocky, who owns the team, were aware of the allegations before the former player’s lawsuit was brought to their attention ahead of its filing. The report, which team CEO Danny Wirtz called “both disturbing and difficult to read,” was released by the franchise. The Blackhawks hired Jenner & Block to conduct what they called an independent review in response to two lawsuits filed against the franchise: one by a player identified as John Doe alleging sexual assault by then-assistant coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 and another filed by a former student whom Aldrich was convicted of assaulting in Michigan. “I look forward to continuing to contribute to the process,” he said of the meeting with Bettman. Quenneville said he had taken part in a number of meetings with the Panthers since Tuesday, saying only that the investigation’s findings were addressed.
He said afterward he would meet with Bettman on Thursday. Quenneville was on the ice with the Panthers for their game-day morning skate Wednesday. “I will reserve any further comment until after that conversation has been conducted.” “Further, I look forward to my discussion with Commissioner Bettman at the soonest possible date to continue to cooperate fully with the National Hockey League,” Cheveldayoff said in a statement provided by the Jets to The Associated Press. Cheveldayoff said he shared everything he knows with Jenner & Block for its report. The Panthers declined to comment, citing NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s plans to meet with Quenneville.
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