Former Blackhawks Player Accuses Team Of Covering Up Sexual Assault

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Hunter Bowman
November 5, 2023 (2:44 PM)

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A second former Chicago Blackhawks player has come forward with deeply troubling allegations regarding the team's handling of the Brad Aldrich incident. While the organization may have hoped to put this dark chapter behind them, new revelations indicate the story is far from over.

A recent report from the Chicago Tribune sheds light on another player, one of the "Black Aces," and former teammate of Kyle Beach, who has decided to step forward. This anonymous player is now taking legal action against the Blackhawks, alleging that he was victimized by former video coach Brad Aldrich, including grooming, harassment, threats, and assault.

Similar to Kyle Beach's claims, this player asserts that the team deliberately suppressed his complaint in order to protect their Stanley Cup championship run.

The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, and the player is represented by law firm Romanucci & Blandin. Antonio Romanucci, the firm's founding partner, commented on the situation, stating that these allegations are indicative of institutional and cultural abuses within sports teams.

The lawsuit outlines disturbing incidents involving Aldrich, which became overtly sexual and invasive. It alleges that Aldrich tried to insert himself into sexual encounters, sent harassing messages, and used his position to make threats and manipulate the player into silence.

The Blackhawks responded to the Chicago Tribune's report by reiterating their commitment to addressing workplace misconduct and organizational responses. They stressed the changes and improvements they've implemented over the past two years, including rebuilding the leadership team, establishing mental health programs, and enhancing reporting mechanisms and training for employees.

A press conference is scheduled for Monday, where more details regarding these disturbing allegations will likely be disclosed, further deepening the troubling narrative around the Aldrich scandal.

Source: Hockeyfeed