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Seven Years after #MeToo: What Is the Cost of Speaking Up?

NDAs are silencing whistleblowers and sexual assault victims

The Walrus

Hockey in Canada: Can it still bridge divides in an era of political polarization?

Hockey has played a significant role in shaping Canada’s culture and identity over the years. As sport scholar Tony Patoine once put it, “hockey has become more than a simple pasttime: it is a true Canadian tradition, a quasi-religion.”

The Conversation

‘I just want to keep playing:’ Why youth athletes under-report concussion symptoms

Despite ongoing advocacy and education about the risks of concussions from organizations like the Sport Information Resource Centre, Hockey Canada, and legislation like Rowan’s Law, many young athletes still hesitate, or even neglect, to disclose symptoms when they are hurt.

The Conversation

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Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about the future of the sport

In 2022, a veteran of the Bauer Hockey equipment giant said the number of kids playing hockey in Canada was spiraling downward

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Youth coach facing assault charge was cleared by third-party firm investigating Hockey Canada abuse claims

A youth ice hockey coach facing charges for assault of a child was cleared for the same incident by the ‘independent third party’ enlisted by Hockey Canada to look into abuse claims

The Guardian - US

Questions mount about firm investigating Hockey Canada abuse claims

A closer inspection of the independent third party that manages and investigates sexual abuse claims on behalf of Hockey Canada has produced more questions than answers

The Guardian - US

Exclusive: Canada Hockey didn’t suspend referee accused of rape from junior league

Jessica Gaertner, who filed a rape charge against a referee through Hockey Canada, is one of many calling for reform in how abuse is managed

The Guardian - US

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Police Apologize In Canada Hockey Gang Rape Case

Canadian police confirmed Monday charges against five current and former NHL players over an alleged 2018 gang rape, and apologized for the six years it took to investigate the accusations.

International Business Times

Canada police apologize over investigation into alleged assault by world junior hockey team

Police in Canada admit they failed to fully collect evidence in a closely-watched case involving five professional ice hockey players.

The Guardian - US

Five NHL Players Charged with Sexual Assault in 2018 Case

Five current and former NHL players from Canada's world junior hockey team in 2018 have been charged with sexual assault. The case has cast a shadow on Can...

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Former NHL player Formenton turns himself in over sexual assault allegations

Former NHL player Alex Formenton turned himself in to police on Sunday in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault

The Guardian - US

Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal: Everything we know so far and how the NHL is involved

Here's all we know about the Hockey Canada scandal and the NHL's response.

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The Guardian - US

Canada police reportedly order hockey players to surrender over sexual assault allegation

Five ice hockey players have reportedly been told to surrender to police in Canada over allegations of sexual assault

The Conversation

Hockey organizations need to address the psychological impacts of team trauma, not just the physical ones

Hockey player Adam Johnson’s death from an on-ice skate blade incident was jarring and tragic. Johnson passed away on Oct. 28 after being cut in the neck by another player’s skate blade during a professional hockey game in Sheffield, England.

The Conversation

Why taking a trauma- and violence-informed approach can make sport safer and more equitable

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso accused Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault in September after he kissed her on the lips without her consent during the FIFA Women’s World Cup award ceremony.

The Conversation

New professional league for women’s hockey a reminder of NHL’s uncertain beginnings

Women’s sport is gaining much-deserved attention with the FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing. In a less publicized development, news broke in early July that a group of investors had purchased the seven-team Premier Hockey Federation (PHF).

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What the end of Nike's sponsorship means for Hockey Canada

Nike has officially ended its partnership with Hockey Canada in the wake of the organization’s handling of sexual assault allegations involving members of the 2018 men’s world junior team.

Sports Illustrated

Five Things to Know About Connor Bedard Ahead of NHL Draft Lottery

The 17-year-old Canadian is viewed as the favorite for the No. 1 pick in June.

The Conversation

The 2023 World Ice Hockey Championship is a breakthrough moment for women’s hockey

The 2023 Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship concluded in Brampton, Ont., on April 16 with the U.S. securing a 6-3 win over Canada. The atmosphere at the championship was special. Almost 60,000 fans attended the tournament, with 4,635 attending the championship match. While the gold medal game generated the excitement…

The Conversation

To change for the better, Canadian sport needs leadership from the bottom up

Canadian sport has been rocked by a series of scandals in recent years. National sporting bodies that govern bobsleigh and skeleton, alpine skiing, water polo, boxing, gymnastics, artistic swimming, soccer, hockey, rugby and rowing have all faced major criticism for abuse, neglect and discrimination.

The Conversation

Abuse in Canadian sports highlights gender and racial inequities

Sport in Canada is at a crossroads. The ongoing scandal with Hockey Canada highlights the need to take broader societal action to create a safer sport culture. The crisis in sport is rooted in issues of power and control that remain unchecked. There is also a lack of awareness at…

The Conversation

Abuse is widely accepted as part of organized sports culture but it should not be tolerated

Participating in sports as a child or adolescent can have many benefits, including improvements in both physical and mental health with positive impacts into adulthood.

The Conversation

To clean up Hockey Canada, financial transparency is a must

There is a transparency issue at the root of the Hockey Canada scandal. By now, most Canadians are well aware of how the organization used funds to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct. But Hockey Canada didn’t just betray the trust of the public — it also betrayed its own…

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