The suit accuses the Blackhawks of disregarding the player's safety, allowing Aldrich to remain part of the organization until after the Stanley Cup finals even after John Doe came forward.
"Having somebody like Kyle Beach who was a known player, someone who was very well-known, to come forward, that's what gave him the courage," said attorney Antonio Romanucci. John Doe's attorneys said the fact that Beach came forward gave their client the strength to do the same. Lawsuit filed against Chicago Blackhawks by former player alleging sexual abuseĪ former hockey player filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging the team’s former video coach sexually assaulted him during the team’s Stanley Cup run during the 2009-10 season.Īldrich resigned after former player Kyle Beach accused him of sexual assault.