Darkening the hockey dream: a sex-abuse case ripples across the sports world

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Western Hockey League coach Graham James was convicted of sexual assault and given 3 1/2 years in prison after Boston Bruins winger Sheldon Kennedy and other players detailed their years of abuse. The case has touched off other charges of sexual abuse in the Canadian hockey world.

Crimes against, Behavior, Sex crimes, Hockey players, Hockey coaches, James, Graham, Kennedy, Sheldon

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The secret Gardens: charges of abuse taint Toronto's hockey shrine

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Several employees of the hockey stadium Maple Leaf Gardens have been accused of sexually assaulting young boys from 1975-82. Martin Kruze, now 34, recently came public with his allegations, sparking others to also report abuse. Garden employee Gordon Stuckless was arrested.

Ethical aspects, Crime, Child sexual abuse, Toronto, Ontario, Maple Leaf Gardens, Stuckless, Gordon

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Henderson scores: the 1972 Summit Series changed hockey forever

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Team Canada's amazing victory over the Soviet Union team in the 1972 Summit Series sparked a surge in national pride and celebrations in Canada and increased the popularity of hockey worldwide. Paul Henderson scored the winning goal, with only 23 seconds remaining.

Canada, History, College sports, Hockey, 1972 AD, Canada Cup (Hockey)

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