Blackhawks accused of inadequately handling sex assault allegations during 2009-10 Stanley Cup run

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The Chicago Blackhawks have come under fire again.

A 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. 

The former player alleged the Blackhawks responded inadequately to his complaint because the team did not want a disruption during the team’s championship run.

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Romanucci & Blandin law firm filed the lawsuit Thursday on behalf of "John Doe" in Cook County Circuit Court, The Chicago Tribune reported. The former player was a member of the Blackhawks’ "Black Aces" squad, which was made up of minor leaguers who traveled with the NHL team during the playoffs to fill-in in case of injuries to the main squad.

The Chicago Blackhawks logo adorns a jersey in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

The team released a statement to the Tribune but did not comment on the specifics of the latest lawsuit.

"We’ve changed as a result of what happened and implemented numerous positive improvements throughout our organization to ensure the safety and well-being of our players and employees," the team said.

"This includes completely rebuilding the leadership team with personnel who demonstrate our values and bring the right subject matter expertise in the critical areas of compliance and human resources, an expansive mental health program, and new reporting mechanisms and training for all employees."

Attorney Antonio Romanucci told the newspaper that the lawsuit seeks to ensure teams are held accountable.

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