Day: September 20, 2022

Investigation By KIJHL Into Hazing Allegations Results In Disciplinary Action Against Creston Valley Thunder Cats

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“The KIJHL is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our athletes, volunteers, staff and fans,” says Commissioner Jeff Dubois.

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has announced disciplinary measures against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats organization following an investigation into allegations of hazing.

The KIJHL was notified of the incident by Thunder Cats’ staff on Tuesday, September 13th and immediately suspended team activities, including the cancellation of the team’s exhibition game the following evening, in order to allow time to gather further information.

League staff travelled to Creston on September 15th to conduct interviews with Thunder Cats’ players and coaches. Throughout this process, the KIJHL has consulted with its Safe Sport partner, ITP Sport, and with BC Hockey.

As a result of the KIJHL’s investigation, the following disciplinary measures have been taken:

  • The Creston Valley Thunder Cats organization has received a fine and placed on probation for a period of two years. During this time, the Thunder Cats must take proactive steps to ensure a positive team culture free from abuse, bullying and harassment. Any occurrence of a similar incident will result in further sanctions.
  • Members of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats will be required to complete training designed to identify and eliminate instances of abuse, bullying and harassment.
  • Thunder Cats team captain Clayton Brown has been suspended for 12 games, effective Sept. 16, for violations of the league’s Individual Conduct Policy.
  • Thunder Cats alternate captain Campbell McLean has been suspended for 6 games, effective Sept. 16, for violations of the league’s Individual Conduct Policy.

“The KIJHL is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our athletes, volunteers, staff and fans,” says Commissioner Jeff Dubois. “What occurred in Creston was unacceptable, and the discipline imposed against the Thunder Cats’ organization and members of the team reflect our zero-tolerance approach to these types of incidents.”

“Our investigation made clear that we have considerable work to do in order to educate our players on the standard of behaviour and leadership expected of them in a team environment. We take this responsibility seriously, and we are taking immediate steps to address this issue.”

The KIJHL will not comment further on this matter.

Source: Kootenay Junior International Hockey League

KHL Game Day Preview | September 20, 2022

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Avtomobilist eyeing fifth straight win travelling to Kazakhstan!

The Motormen had a striking start of the season and they are currently on a four-game winning streak – they only lost twice this season, and they are looking to stretch their streak in a road game in Nur-Sultan. The Kazakhs had a rocky start of the 2022-2023 campaign, and while they improved lately, facing Avto will be a hard task for the Andrei Skabelka’s men.

Earlier, Sibir faces Neftekhimik. The Novosibirsk side slowed down a bit after a fast start, and they lost twice in a row, including against the aforementioned Barys. They will face a slumping Neftekhimik squad in a home game, and while on paper they should have no problems, in a single game anything can happen, including considering that the Wolves will have to win, sooner or later. 

The action then moves to the Western Conference. Kunlun Red Stars welcomes CSKA at home trying to build a winning streak after defeating HC Sochi on home soil on Friday. The Muscovites instead have an ongoing streak, and they will want to stretch it further. A showdown between Dinamo Minsk and Severstal closes a light KHL Tuesday.

15:30: Sibir (4-3-1, 5th E) vs Neftekhimik (0-6-1, 11th E)

About the game

Sibir starts a two-game home series and lost its previous couple of games.

Neftekhimik ends a three-game road trip and lost its first seven matches of the season.

Injury list

Sibir: Vadim Kudako.

Milestone alert

Sibir’s Denis Golubev may reach 100 KHL points (currently at 99).

16:30: Barys (3-4-1, 7th E) vs Avtomobilist (6-1-1, 1st E)

About the game

Barys enters the final of a five-game home series fresh off a win over Sibir on Sunday (2:0).

Avtomobilist starts a two-game road trip and won its previous four matches.

Barys’ goalie Nikita Boyarkin is on an 83:44 shutout streak.

Barys’ forward Linden Vey is on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (4+3) points over that span.

Barys’ defenseman Jesse Graham had one assist over his latest three games.

Avtomobilist’s forward Brooks Macek is on a four-game scoring streak, with 9 (3+6) points over that span.

His teammate, forward Curtis Valk, is also on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (1+6) points.

Injury list

Avtomobilist: Alexei Makeyev, Valery Sitnikov.

Milestone alert

Avtomobilist’s forward Sergei Shirokov may reach 450 KHL points (currently at 449) and 200 KHL goals (currently at 197).

His teammate, Pavel Kulikov, and Sibir’s forward Denis Golubev may score their 100th career point (both are currently at 99).

Avtomobilist’s goalie Igor Bobkov may reach 30 KHL shutouts.

19:00: Kunlun Red Star (2-4-1, 10th W) vs CSKA (5-2-0, 3rd W)

About the game

Kunlun Red Star is in the middle of a three-game home series and defeated HC Sochi on Friday (3:1).

CSKA starts a two-match road trip being on a three-game winning streak.

Kunlun Red Star’s forward Tyler Wong is on a three-game scoring streak, with four helpers over that span.

CSKA’s defensemen Nikita Nesterov and Fredrik Claesson are on an identical three-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points.

Injury list

Kunlun Red Star: Cliff Pu. 

Milestone alert

CSKA’s forward Danil Yurtaikin lines up for his 100th KHL game.

19:10: Dinamo Minsk (4-2-1, 7th W) vs Severstal (4-2-1, 5th W)

About the game

Dinamo Minsk is in the middle of a three-game home series and lost its previous couple of matches.

Severstal, who has already defeated Dinamo Minsk this season (5:2) ends a two-game road trip and lost to SKA on Sunday (2:1 SO).

Dinamo Minsk’s forward Brendon Kozun is on a six-game scoring streak, with 7 (4+3) points over that span.

Severstal’s forward Yegor Morozov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points.

Injury list

Severstal: Alexander Suvorov.

Milestone alert

Dinamo Minsk’s forward Igor Martynov lines up for his 100th KHL game tonight.

Source: en.khl.ru