The governing body for hockey in Newfoundland and Labrador says it will stop submitting player fees to Hockey Canada. In a brief statement posted on its website Friday night, Hockey N.L.
announced that it will not be sending the $3-per-player participant assessment fee to the national organization. The fees will be withheld until an ongoing independent governance review of Hockey Canada is completed, according to the statement.
The announcement comes as Hockey Canada is embroiled in a scandal over its handling of sexual abuse allegations with calls for changes in the leadership of the organization coming from across the country.
In its statement, Hockey N.L. also said it will continue to participate and monitor the governance review being undertaken by former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell.