Thread by @AengusKane, 1) The abusive, misogynistic & entitled culture of hockey has been an [...]

Aengus Kane

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1) The abusive, misogynistic & entitled culture of hockey has been an open secret for decades. To be surprised now reeks of willful ignorance or worse. For those attacking Carcillo, remember that the junior hockey system in part made him who he is.

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2) I love hockey. Ryan Johnston told ESPN he was hazed at every level of hockey. In 2016, the University of Vermont hockey team had its season cancelled for hazing. It was full of Cdn players. He remarked that hockey is "just one of those sports."

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2) I love hockey. Ryan Johnston told ESPN he was hazed at every level of hockey. In 2016, the University of Vermont hockey team had its season cancelled for hazing. It was full of Cdn players. He remarked that hockey is "just one of those sports." #love #life #hockey #culture

3) Junior hockey players leave home at an early age & become idols in the town they are playing hockey. The '94 Junior C Tilbury Hawks had criminal charges for parties w/ group masturbation & shaving pubic hair.

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3) Junior hockey players leave home at an early age & become idols in the town they are playing hockey. The '94 Junior C Tilbury Hawks had criminal charges for parties w/ group masturbation & shaving pubic hair. #love #life #hockey #culture

4) Dipping genitals into beer & being forced to drink the beer, being forced to eat marshmallows that had been put in rectums has all been deemed great fun. No wonder #Leipsic trended. Junior hockey players get a different education than most.

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4) Dipping genitals into beer & being forced to drink the beer, being forced to eat marshmallows that had been put in rectums has all been deemed great fun. No wonder #Leipsic trended. Junior hockey players get a different education than most. #love #life #hockey #culture

5) In 1977, when Wayne Gretzky played for the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds, rookies were forced to sit naked in a car until they were arrested. Former teammates described the initiations as interesting.

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5) In 1977, when Wayne Gretzky played for the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds, rookies were forced to sit naked in a car until they were arrested. Former teammates described the initiations as interesting. #love #life #hockey #culture

6) Many hockey players admit most of their hazing stories can't be told. Yet, in 2009 @TheoFleury14 said there needs to be more accountability in junior hockey. Laura Robinson published Crossing the Line in 1998! This is not new.

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6) Many hockey players admit most of their hazing stories can't be told. Yet, in 2009 @TheoFleury14 said there needs to be more accountability in junior hockey. Laura Robinson published Crossing the Line in 1998! This is not new. #love #life #hockey #culture

7) I played minor hockey from age 5-15. In junior high, I read a book about the Edmonton Oilers. I can't remember the author or title. I do remember Paul Coffey & Mark Messier having their balls shaved. That's the only part of the book I remember.

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7) I played minor hockey from age 5-15. In junior high, I read a book about the Edmonton Oilers. I can't remember the author or title. I do remember Paul Coffey & Mark Messier having their balls shaved. That's the only part of the book I remember. #love #life #hockey #culture

8) Boys who are just discovering their own sexuality have had skate laces tied around their penises, strings w/ weights around their scrotums. "Unless you've played, you can't understand hazing." I played and still don't. Is this high-level hockey?

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8) Boys who are just discovering their own sexuality have had skate laces tied around their penises, strings w/ weights around their scrotums. "Unless you've played, you can't understand hazing." I played and still don't. Is this high-level hockey? #love #life #hockey #culture

9) I hear from too many people that fighting and hazing are merely a part of hockey culture. Yes, they are. Because they're allowed. I'm rooting for @CarBombBoom13 et al. Self-reflection is needed for those who criticize him & protect the culture.

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9) I hear from too many people that fighting and hazing are merely a part of hockey culture. Yes, they are. Because they're allowed. I'm rooting for @CarBombBoom13 et al. Self-reflection is needed for those who criticize him & protect the culture. #love #life #hockey #culture

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