(Manalapan) The NHL Board of Governors on Thursday praised the league’s efforts on safety, inclusion and respect.
Kim Davis, Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives and Legislative Affairs, gave a presentation on four important topics: prevention, reporting, therapeutic support and accountability.
The league has faced a series of issues and tough questions over the past two years about the culture of the sport, including the recent revelations surrounding the sexual assault scandal involving the Chicago Blackhawks.
“We all understand that it is necessary, as much as a business as as a moral imperative, to accelerate our efforts,” she told reporters at the press conference following her presentation to the Bureau. governors.
“This is the raison d’être of this program and this initiative”.
In addition to the four key points covered in his presentation, Davis announced the signing of a new pact with Respect Group, an organization one of the co-founders of which is former hockey player Sheldon Kennedy, who was sexually abused during his career. in junior hockey.
“Sheldon has been a remarkable partner so far on this journey,” said Davis.
Separately, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the owners have approved the sale to Fenway Sports Group of a controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Also, Assistant Commissioner Bill Daly, provided an update on the impact of COVID-19, revealing during a press briefing after the meeting that 19 of the league’s 32 teams were forced to resort to “measures strengthened ”in response to positive cases.
Bettman and Daly, however, did not discuss the Beijing Olympics or the situation surrounding the Arizona Coyotes.