An Abbotsford hockey player who wrote a resignation letter to his coaches detailing how he was bullied, is now receiving an overwhelming amount of support, according to his father. In it, the 13-year-old writes that he was the target of insulting slurs and treated meanly by some of his teammates. A letter sent to Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association families on Feb 10 stated an investigation had been launched. (Garrett Ladd/Facebook)Ladd said since posting the letter on Facebook, his son has received notes of support from other players and hockey teams, including the Chilliwack Chiefs Junior A team. A request to speak to members of the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association executive was not responded to.

Source: CBC News February 12, 2019 23:03 UTC