The police force can only open an investigation when a victim files a complaint. As of this writing, no complaints have yet been filed. However, it is not too late to do so, as public relations agent Patrick Kenney reminds us.
“If a person decides to meet a police officer and file a complaint, they are completely within their rights and we will be happy to receive them. We will offer them the necessary resources and tools so that they can overcome this ordeal. The case will then be investigated by our police officers,” he explained.
The City of Gatineau, for its part, refused to comment, claiming that the matter is of a judicial nature, even though no complaint has yet been filed and no police investigation is underway.
An M18 AA meeting completely degenerated, both on the ice and in the stands. (Courtesy)
Hockey Quebec reacts
Contacted by The Law, Hockey Quebec reacted by way of a press release. The Quebec federation will comment further when it receives the report from the officials on duty for the match in question.
“Hockey Quebec denounces this type of behavior which is unacceptable and has no place in sport. We are also in the middle of the “Restore our hockey” awareness and education campaign; annual initiative aimed at promoting, among other things, the values of respect, inclusion, integrity and diversity within hockey. It is deplorable to be faced with such situations,” we can read.
In the case of Hockey Outaouais, the organization did not respond to our calls.
What are the potential consequences for players and coaches involved in incidents like the one at the M18 AA hockey game, and how can they impact the reputation of the teams involved?
Hello and welcome to our interview about the recent incident at an M18 AA hockey game in Gatineau, Quebec. I’m pleased to be joined by two guests today: Mr. Patrick Kenney, a public relations agent, and Mr. Michel, who is the coach of a local M18 AA team.
Patrick, as a public relations agent, can you share your thoughts on the importance of filing complaints in cases like this? Do you believe there is a stigma attached to filing complaints, and how can the police force address these concerns?
Mr. Michel, as a coach, how do you feel about the events that transpired during the game? What measures can the hockey community take to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future?
Moving on to the response from Hockey Quebec, they expressed their disapproval of the incident and mentioned their ongoing campaign to promote respect and inclusion in hockey. Do you think enough is being done to address these issues at a provincial level? How can coaches and parents contribute to creating a more inclusive environment for players?
we had reached out to Hockey Outaouais, but they declined to comment. As someone closely involved in the local hockey scene, Mr. Michel, can you share your thoughts on their response and whether you think they could have done more to address the situation?
Thank you both for joining us today, and we look forward to hearing your insights on these important topics.
