Aug 6
The CHL's Western Hockey League has moved its regular season opener to Dec. 4 for the 2020-21 campaign.
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Aug 5
OHL announces return to play on Dec. 1
The Ontario Hockey League announced on Wednesday that the league plans to return to play on December 1, as long as "the players, fans, staff and community are able to play and attend games safely."
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Jul 24
CHL seeks government aid to ‘weather the storm’ amid pandemic
The Canadian Hockey League has hired lobbyists in Ottawa to discuss government funding amid concerns some franchises could be forced out of business because of COVID-19, Rick Westhead writes.
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Jul 23
CHL announces independent review panel
The Canadian Hockey League announced today that it has appointed an independent review panel to look at the current practices and policies in place that relate to abuse, bullying, harassment and hazing as well as the allegation that players do not feel comfortable reporting those behaviours.
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Jun 30
Battalion select Russian F Petrov first overall at CHL import draft
The Ontario Hockey League's North Bay Battalion selected Russian winger Matvei Petrov with the first overall pick of the 2020 Canadian Hockey League import draft.
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Jun 26
Hammett joining proposed class-action lawsuit against the CHL
Former Western Hockey League player alleges he was sexually and physically abused by four teammates over the course of two seasons, starting in 1981-82.
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Jun 26
CHL appoints independent review panel
In the wake of a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging systemic abuse and hazing, the Canadian Hockey League announced the appointment of an independent review panel on Friday.
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Jun 25
WHL investigating abuse claims by former player
A former Western Hockey League player has filed a complaint with the league alleging he was a victim of sexual and physical abuse during his time with two teams in the league, Rick Westhead writes.
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Jun 24
Former Lethbridge Hurricanes players respond to abuse allegations in CHL lawsuit
Members of the 2008-09 Lethbridge Hurricanes say their "team became an extended family" over the course of that season despite abuse allegations made by a former teammate.
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Jun 18
Carcillo files proposed class-action lawsuit against CHL over hazing
Suit alleges the Canadian Hockey League and its three major junior leagues have been complicit for decades in rampant hazing, bullying, and abuse of underage players by coaches, team staff and senior players, Rick Westhead writes.
