Why Hockey Canada Needs A Public Discipline Registry

Sunshine is the best disinfectant. There is really nothing like daylight to keep problematic behaviour from being left to fester in the dark. When the public is able to see that inappropriate behaviour is handled effectively and that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions, it builds trust in our institutions and also discourages others from engaging in such behaviour.

Unfortunately, Hockey Canada, the national governing body for amateur hockey in this country, has yet to demonstrate that it's learned this lesson. And, what's worse, a recent appeal of a disciplinary decision by the organizations' Independent Third Party (ITP) reviewer has left people wondering just how much disturbing behaviour is being handled with slaps on the wrist, kid gloves, and a general acceptance that "boys will be boys."