512 penalties for discrimination were called by officials; 415 allegations were investigated after the fact, report finds
Hockey Canada says there were more than 900 documented or alleged incidents of on-ice discrimination – verbal taunts, insults and intimidation – across all levels and age groups during the 2021-22 season.
The report's release comes on the heels of the "action plan" unveiled by Hockey Canada in July to address "toxic behaviour in the sport" as it dealt with the dramatic fallout of alleged sexual assaults involving members of both the 2018 and 2003 world junior teams. None of the allegations have been proven in court.
"Education, awareness and discussion on processes were necessary in order to make improvements," the report stated. "As a result, there were inconsistencies in the rule application at times.
Friday's report related to on-ice discrimination showed that of the 512 penalties called by officials across the country last season, 61 per cent involved sexual orientation or gender identity, followed by race and disability .
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