Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz has apologized for comments he made regarding Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations at a town hall.
In the wake of Kyle Beach's sexual assault allegations and coverup accusations, how are the Blackhawks working to prevent sexual assault and empower players to come forward? Owner Rocky Wirtz answered like this at a town hall Wednesday.Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz adamant franchise is 'not going to talk about Kyle Beach'
"We're not gonna talk about what happened. We're moving forward," Wirtz said."That's none of your business. What we're gonna do today is our business. I don't think it's any of your business...We're not gonna talk about Kyle Beach. We're not gonna talk about anything that happened. We're moving on. What more do I have to say?"
The response was shocking to those who say they've survived sexual abuse at the hands of a hockey coach.Gee started the non profitThe organization works to help male survivors of sex abuse.RELATED |"The first thing that went through my mind was Kyle . You know? This is a young man who is just starting his journey of healing. He was brave enough and strong enough to do something that's harder than you can possibly imagine in owning his truth and bringing that forward," Gee said.
Rocky Wirtz released a statement saying, in part,"I want to apologize to the fans and those reporters, and I regret that my response overshadowed the great work this organization is doing to move forward." Aside from that short statement from Wirtz released Wednesday the Blackhawks have not answered repeated requests for comment or an interview.Tonight, at the Chicago Blackhawks town hall, my response to two questions crossed the line. I want to apologize to the fans and those reporters, and I regret that my response overshadowed the great work this organization is doing to move forward.
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