Multiple witnesses recalled a discussion regarding "whether the time was right" to address the allegations in light of the playoffs.
The team was mere hours removed from sweeping the San Jose Sharks and advancing to their first Stanley Cup Final in 18 years. (This is now public knowledge, thanks to a four-month investigation conducted by an independent firm, Jenner & Block LLP, who interviewed 139 people connected to the alleged assault and had full cooperation from Blackhawks ownership.) On May 23, 2010, a meeting took place with Chicago Blackhawks decision-makers - John McDonough, Al MacIsaac, Stan Bowman, Jay Blunk, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Joel Quenneville and Jim Gary - in which they discussed the allegations of sexual assault against their 27-year-old video coach, Brad Aldrich, by a player on their black aces. For readers in America, a list of resources and references for survivors and their loved ones can be found here.Įven if it means lying, covering up, ignoring victims, passing the buck, then lying some more.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, those in Canada can find province-specific centres, crisis lines and services here. Editor's note: The following story deals with sexual assault, and may be upsetting for some readers.
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