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Deputy commissioner Bill Daly added the NHL was informed by the Blackhawks' general counsel. Chicago has hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of the allegations, which come after two lawsuits were filed against the club. The first alleges sexual assault by former assistant coach Bradley Aldrich during the team's 2010 run that ended with a Stanley Cup triumph, while the second was filed by a former student Aldrich was convicted of assaulting in Michigan. The Athletic was first to report news of the independent review. None of the allegations have been tested in ...

Gary Bettman says potential discipline of Blackhawks will hinge on independent investigation into 'concerning' allegations TAMPA, Fla. -- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league learned of the sexual assault allegations against former Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Brad Aldrich "relatively recently" and, while it found them "concerning," he said it will wait until an independent review is complete before deciding on potential discipline. "But my first reaction is, 'Tell me the facts,'" Bettman said at his annual pre-Stanley Cup Final news conference Monday. "Once we know what the fa...

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday that was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. “An experienced team of professionals, led by former federal prosecutor Reid Schar of the law firm of Jenner & Block L...

Copy shortlink: CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday that was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. "An experienced team of professionals, led by former federal prosecutor Reid Schar of the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP, has been r...

Joshua Clipperton NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, in Boston, June 6, 2019. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa June 28, 2021 - 5:35 PM NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerni...