How can Hockey Canada be rebuilt as an effective and trusted governing body for one of the country's most popular sports? Assembling new leadership also gives Hockey Canada an opportunity to carve a path as a leader in the sports world, says Sheldon Kennedy, a victims rights advocate and former NHL player. Hockey Canada has been under scrutiny over how it handled an alleged group sexual assault involving members of the 2018 men's national junior team. Regaining sponsorsAs for the sponsors — Nike, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire, Esso and Telus, among others have cut ties with Hockey Canada or withdrawn funding for men's hockey for the season. Bauer on Tuesday also paused a multi-million-dollar commitment as the official equipment provider to the Hockey Canada men's teams.

Source: CBC News October 12, 2022 21:09 UTC