Brad Aldrich's name crossed off Stanley Cup over sexual assault allegations from former player
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The name of a former video coach for the Chicago Blackhawks has been crossed off the Stanley Cup after a former minor league affiliate player publicly accused him of sexual assault, the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed Thursday. The decision to cross out Brad Aldrich, who denies the allegations, comes after the results of an independent investigation into his alleged conduct were made public in October.
A spokeswoman for the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed the move, and shared a photo of the Cup with X's carved over each letter of his name. The spokesperson said only one other name had been crossed off the cup: when the Oilers' Peter Pocklington added the name of his father, who was not on the team.
The move was made at the request of Blackhawks chairman Rocky Wirtz, according to CBS Chicago.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were honored at a state dinner in Paris at the Presidential Elysee Palace on Saturday, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day two days prior and the strength of the countries' long alliance.
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