"I can't speak necessarily to the other levels of hockey. "I think there are problems that are experienced in all sports and throughout society that are unacceptable and I don't think we're any different in that regard than anybody else and I certainly don't think that's an issue at the NHL level," Bettman said at the time. Talking about the Hockey Canada situation, Commissioner Gary Bettman in July said he did not think hockey has a culture problem. Several players from that team currently play in the NHL. News surfaced earlier this year Hockey Canada settled a lawsuit with the woman. The investigation of Cole comes as the NHL is in the midst of reviewing allegations made by woman who said she was sexually assaulted by eight members of the Canada's world junior team at a gala in 2018. He signed a $3 million, one-year contract with Tampa Bay in July. Louis, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Colorado, Minnesota and Carolina. "No members of the organization, including players, will comment further at this time." Ian Cole #28 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck prior to an NHL preseason game against the Florida Panthers at the FLA Live Arena on Octoin Sunrise, Florida.Ĭole, in a statement sent by agent Kevin Magnuson, said he completely denies the allegations and will cooperate with the league, team and their legal departments in the forthcoming investigation.Ĭole, a Michigan native, has played 780 regular-season and playoff games with St.
"Our organization takes these allegations very seriously," the team said in a statement. It's the latest off-ice scandal to rock hockey and bring the sport's culture into question. The Lightning said Sunday night they were fully cooperating with the NHL on an investigation and were making the decision to suspend Cole until they gather more details. The Tampa Bay Lightning suspended defenseman Ian Cole pending an investigation into allegations made on social media that he sexually abused a woman when she was a minor.
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