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NHL reinstates Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac and Joel Quenneville after Blackhawks scandal
By Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY,
9 hours ago
The NHL announced on Monday former general manager Stan Bowman, executive Al MacIsaac and head coach Joel Quenneville have been reinstated by the league and can immediately seek employment, less than three years after the bombshell sexual assault report within the Chicago Blackhawks organization.
The three men have been ineligible to work for any NHL team as a result of their "inadequate response," the league said, of the sexual assault allegations, but the NHL said the individuals have "acknowledged that and used his time away from the game to engage in activities which, not only demonstrate sincere remorse for what happened, but also evidence greater awareness of the responsibilities that all NHL personnel have."
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman talks with media during media day the day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
"Each has made significant strides in personal improvement by participating in myriad programs, many of which focused on the imperative of responding in effective and meaningful ways to address alleged acts of abuse," the league said in a statement. "The league expects that they will continue this commitment in any future capacity with the NHL and/or one of our Clubs."
The individuals are allowed to pursue job opportunities, but they cannot be employed until July 10.
The incident happened a month before the Blackhawks won their first of three championships in a six-season span.
Beach also accused the NHL and the U.S. Center for SafeSport of denying an investigation.
“(The NHL) let me down and they’ve let others down as well," he said in an interview with TSN. "But they continue to try and protect their name over the health and well-being of the people who put their lives on the line every day to make the NHL what it is."
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