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Edited September 16, 20223 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

Former Winnipeg hockey coach found dead after being charged with sexual assault of players

Players said coach gave them money, alcohol then sexually assaulted them at his home

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-hockey-coach-sexual-exploitation-dead-1.6211109

 

On 2021-10-14 at 2:11 PM, JCon said:

Former Winnipeg hockey coach found dead after being charged with sexual assault of players

Players said coach gave them money, alcohol then sexually assaulted them at his home

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-hockey-coach-sexual-exploitation-dead-1.6211109

This story is insane. Seriously.  Not enough actual news mentions. Local and insane 

Jets looking like they stole a player this past draft in the 5th round. 

RW Dmitri Rashevsky.. 11 goals 5 assists In 17 khl games 

Multiple sources have told me that the players from the USHL's Omaha Lancers are planning a boycott of this weekend's games in the midst of incomprehensible turmoil surrounding the team.

https://www.si.com/hockey/news/breaking-news-firestorm-in-omaha

Canada's game, China's goal: Young Chinese players take to Canadian ice to boost hockey skills

 

Entire tournament scrapped now.

https://www.tsn.ca/iihf-world-junior-hockey-championship-edmonton-red-deer-cancellation-1.1739952

3 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

Entire tournament scrapped now.

https://www.tsn.ca/iihf-world-junior-hockey-championship-edmonton-red-deer-cancellation-1.1739952

Wow. Call up Perfetti now tho. 

a part of me wants to ask does Canada win by default now? but obviously there are probably other teams that were undefeated

17 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Wow. Call up Perfetti now tho. 

yeah but WHEN does he play? we don't know when the team will be back in action

19 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Wow. Call up Perfetti now tho. 

to do what?  Run the Zamboni?

Champion Men's NHL Hoodie $25!

https://www.costco.ca/champion-men's-nhl-hoodie.product.100773296.html

Not a good look from Rocky Wirtz.

 

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/27/two-teams-pull-out-of-khl-to-protest-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/

https://www.tsn.ca/iihf-russia-belarus-international-hockey-1.1764847

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The National Hockey League and International Ice Hockey Federation punished Russia for its invasion of Ukraine on Monday.

The IIHF convened a meeting of its council, where it decided to boot perennial contender Russia and invasion-supporter Belarus from tournaments in every age category, including May's men's world championship, the rescheduled world junior men's championship in Alberta in August and the women's world championship in September. 

The NHL broke off its business relationships in Russia, halted its Russian language social media and digital sites and will not consider that country as a location for future NHL events.

"The National  Hockey League condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and urges a peaceful resolution as quickly as possible," the league said Monday in a statement.

"We also remain concerned about the well-being of the players from Russia, who play in the NHL on behalf of their NHL Clubs, and not on behalf of Russia. We understand they and their families are being placed in an extremely difficult position."

The IIHF's sanctions impact six tournaments and didn't rule out further action against Russia and Belarus. Russia is scheduled to host the world men's championship in May 2023.

“The IIHF is not a political entity and cannot influence the decisions being taken over the war in Ukraine," IIHF president Luc Tardif said in a statement. 

“We nevertheless have a duty of care to all of our members and participants and must therefore do all we can to ensure that we are able to operate our events in a safe environment for all teams taking part in the IIHF world championship program.”

“We were incredibly shocked to see the images that have come out of Ukraine,” Tardif added. 

“I have been in close contact with members of the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine and we hope for all Ukrainians that this conflict can be resolved in a peaceful way and without the need for further violence.”

 

wouldn't it be nice if Winnipeg could host the World Juniors?

16 hours ago, iHeart said:

wouldn't it be nice if Winnipeg could host the World Juniors?

We bid on it with Saskatoon. Lost it to Alberta. 

16 hours ago, iHeart said:

wouldn't it be nice if Winnipeg could host the World Juniors?

We had it 20 years ago. 
Wouldn't it be nice if we could host the NHL Draft?

that would be even better, they could do it at the RBC Center if they have to (because how big is CLC again?)

Didn't realize Ovi was such a moron.

7 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Didn't realize Ovi was such a moron.

really?? He's been a very public Putin backer for years....

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

really?? He's been a very public Putin backer for years....

I knew that part. I just didn't realize the degree of his dumbassery or his bigotry directed at Ukrainians.

Ovi just how u say an athlete how u say not the president so how u say no more war? 

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-player-agent-says-russian-clients-facing-disturbing-levels-of-harassment-1.6369357

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An NHL player agent who represents more than 75 per cent of the league's Russian and Belarusian players said his clients are facing 'disturbing levels' of harassment over their home country's invasion of Ukraine.

Dan Milstein, himself Ukrainian by birth, made the comments during an interview with ESPN on Tuesday.

"The discrimination and racism these Russian and Belarusian players are facing right now is remarkable," Milstein told the network. "My own childhood home is being bombed as I speak to my friends back home... but people are picking on the wrong crowd. I can speak on behalf of my clients: They want world peace like everybody else. They're not being treated like that."

Milstein said he is 'very grateful' that the league has followed up on ensuring the safety of Russian and Belarusian players through arrangements of extra security.

Milstein represents clients such as Nikita Zadorov, Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Ilya Sorokin.