It's been a dark day in the world of hockey on Sunday. Earlier, Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman
Ian Cole was accused of grooming and sexual abuse in a statement from an individual on Twitter who wanted to remain anonymous. He was then subsequently suspended by the Lightning until the NHL concludes their investigation.
Just after 10:30 p.m. ET, the Bakersfield Condors, AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, released a statement which said that they have fired head athletic trainer Chad Drown after he was charged in the state of California for contacting a minor to commit a sexual offence.
The Condors statement read, "Earlier today we became aware that Bakersfield Condors head athletic trainer Chad Drown, had been charged with very serious felony charges related to contacting a minor to commit a sexual offence in the state of California.
We are shocked and dismayed by the news and Mr. Drown has been relieved of his duties immediately."
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The Edmonton Oilers said that they are working with the Condors management and fully support the decision they made on Sunday night.
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