After revealing his identity as “John Doe” in a damning report released Tuesday that revealed inaction by the Chicago Blackhawks management when presented with sexual assault …
After revealing his identity as “John Doe” in a damning report released Tuesday that revealed inaction by the Chicago Blackhawks management when presented with sexual assault allegations, Kyle Beach had strong words for the league and its leaders. That included current Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville, the coach of the Blackhawks in 2010 when the alleged incident between Beach and former video coach Brad Aldrich occurred. Beach said on TSN Wednesday that meetings took place in Quenneville’s office regarding what he told mental skills coach Jim “Doc” Gary and skills coach Paul Vincent after he reported to them what Aldrich allegedly did. Quenneville has publicly said he never knew of the allegations, although the report – compiled by Jenner & Block – said a contingent including Qunneville, former general manager Stan Bowman and other members of the front office discussed it. Beach referenced the statement from Bowman, who stepped aside as GM and president on Tuesday, in which he said he was made aware of “potential inappropriate behavior.” The report, compiled by former prosecutor Reid Schar at Jenner & Block law firm, said Quenneville and former team president John McDonough wanted to keep the focus on the team during their playoff run. No action was taken against Aldrich until he signed a separation agreement after celebrating the team’s Stanley Cup victory. “There’s absolutely no way (Quenneville) can deny knowing it,” Beach told TSN. “And there’s absolutely no way Stan Bowman would make up a quote like that.
