Daniel Carcillo alleges physical, sexual abuse in lawsuit against junior hockey

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Former Blackhawk Daniel Carcillo and ex-Western Hockey League player Garrett Taylor have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian Hockey League with some disturbing allegations.

The lawsuit alleges that young players were “routinely victims to hazing, bullying, physical and verbal harassment, physical assault, sexual harassment, and sexual assault,” per The Hockey News.

None of the allegations have been proven in court as of yet and the CHL told The Candian Press, "We have not been served with any court documents and therefore have no comment at this time."

Carcillo, who won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015, released this statement on Twitter.

I commenced a class proceeding today against the Canadian Hockey League and its leagues and teams.

It is on behalf of underage minors who suffered violent hazing, physical and sexual assault and psychological trauma while playing major junior hockey. I was one of those kids when I played in the OHL. I know there are many more just like me.

I believe this case will give those who were abused a chance to be heard. In my experience, sharing stories of abuse is part of the healing process. It allows a person to take the power back.

I also believe that this lawsuit will create real positive change in Canadian junior hockey. This type of abuse has nothing to do with the sport and it needs to stop.

The lawsuit "seeks damages for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract, and a declaration that the teams and the leagues are vicariously liable for abuse perpetrated by their employees and players."

This lawsuit comes on the heels of troubling allegations across junior hockey from racism to hazing and sexual abuse.

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