Her imminent departure from Hockey Canada comes after more corporate sponsors and provincial organizations withdrew their support from the national body
TORONTO — Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.
Hockey Canada has been under fire since May, when it was revealed an undisclosed settlement had been paid to a woman who alleged in a $3.55-million lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted by eight players — including members of the country's men's world junior team — after a 2018 gala in London, Ont.None of the allegations have been proven in court.
She insisted hockey shouldn't be made a "scapegoat" or "centrepiece" for toxic culture that exists elsewhere in society, and referenced politicians who have been accused of sexual misconduct during the Tuesday hearing.Nike suspended its support for Hockey Canada on Friday. Hockey Canada's other three premier partners — Tim Hortons, Esso and Telus — have also suspended support for hockey's governing body.
"Upon reflection, it is clear to me from recent events that it no longer makes sense for me to continue to volunteer my time as Interim Chair or as a Director of the organization," wrote Skinner in Saturday's statement.
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