Coyotes: Pegging video from 2016 Olympics to prove NHL was right to trade Jarome Iginla
By JOSH FERGUSON The NHL has been left red-faced over the latest controversy involving Jarome Isakson, after the Arizona Coyotes revealed video from a 2016 Olympics where the NHL’s star forward allegedly pegged a woman during an encounter.
According to a statement from the NHL, a team employee saw a woman in a dressing room and a video of Isaksson pegging a woman, who had been wearing a bikini, while the two were engaged in a discussion.
“The video shows the Coyotes player using a plastic chair and a table to try to get a hold of the woman,” the statement read.
“While this appears to be an act of sexual harassment, the NHL is committed to protecting all women and is disappointed that this occurred.
The Coyotes take the concerns raised by the woman seriously and are taking the appropriate action.” “
We believe the Coyotes employee in question made a mistake.
The Coyotes take the concerns raised by the woman seriously and are taking the appropriate action.”
The video was uploaded to YouTube on August 23, 2016.
The NHL released the following statement on Tuesday: The National Hockey League takes allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and investigates all reports of alleged misconduct.
In addition to the standard processes in place, we are also conducting a thorough review to determine if there is any merit to the allegations.
The allegations are being investigated and the Coyotes will make appropriate disciplinary decisions in the coming days.
“This is a serious matter, and we are working closely with our league office to determine the appropriate steps to take to respond to this serious matter.
In the meantime, the Coyotes are taking appropriate disciplinary action and will conduct their own investigation into this matter in the near future.
On Wednesday, Isakons representative was quoted by the Arizona Republic as saying the woman who recorded the incident “has nothing to do with hockey.
This is about something else.
“Iginla was suspended from the Coyotes and fined $10,000 on Wednesday.
The video of the alleged incident was recorded during a March 2016 game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Coyotes.
Iguayas team released a statement saying: I am aware of the reports that Jarome did something wrong during an incident during a recent Coyotes game and the league takes these matters very seriously.
I have been aware of reports from the media regarding this matter and will not comment further on this matter.
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