Federal government grills former, present Hockey Canada board chairs

Hockey Canada board chairs both past and present were grilled by federal politicians today.
Despite overseeing the maligned institution at different times, both Michael Brind’Amour and Andrea Skinner both believe that changes at the highest level aren’t needed.

Since Hockey Canada executives faced questions from parliamentarians in July regarding its’ handling of several sexual assault allegations, the agency hasn’t kept its name clean.

People started sharing surveys from Hockey Canada, asking fans about their take on the recent accusations.

“I find this deeply troubling that the organization is more concerned about shifting the narrative than actually meaningfully implementing change.”

The Globe and Mail revealed yesterday that on top of the National Equity Fund that was shown to be used to settle past sexual assault claims there was another money well called the Participants Legacy Trust Fund. A financial source for new board chair and former women’s national team member Andrea Skinner distanced from.

“I think that fund has been fundamentally misdescribed in the media, and that’s very unfortunate. No funds from that trust have been used to settle claims,” Skinner said.

Skinner and former board chair Michael Brind A’mour also stood by embattled Hockey Canada president Scott Smith, who held another leadership role in Hockey Canada when the alleged sexual assaults took place.

Skinner says she’s not sure if she’ll return as board chair, as she has been a quote “lightning rod” for hateful comments something which MPs condemned.

Former Hockey Canada CEO Bob Nicolson is the next executive to attend a hearing in Ottawa. The date for that has not been revealed.