The Prairie Spirit School Division says it started an internal investigation after it became aware of hazing allegations. The francophone Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine said: “We confirm that DSFM’s students were involved in this hazing incident and that an internal investigation occurred.
The team is registered under both the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association and Hockey Manitoba. "DSFM will not tolerate hazing or any abusive incidents," the statement continued, adding the division is working to support the students and families involved. Hockey Manitoba is aware of the investigation and 'monitoring it closely,' executive director Peter Woods said. that players and parents must sign. It includes both team events as well as activities before and after games.
"But regardless of how severe we might perceive the maltreatment to be, it has massive, long-lasting effects, because whether it's repeated bullying, whether it's one form of maltreatment versus another, it impacts the brain, especially at a young age. And, you know, these players carry it for the rest of their life," McNeil said.