Kyle Beach reveals himself as 'John Doe' in Chicago Blackhawks scandal | NHL on ESPN

Former Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Kyle Beach reflects on his sexual assault by former video coordinator Brad Aldrich.
✔️ Subscribe to ESPN+ plus.espn.com/
✔️ Get the ESPN App: www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
✔️ Subscribe to ESPN on KZbin: es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoKZbin
✔️Subscribe to ESPN FC on KZbin: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC
✔️Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on KZbin: bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN
✔️Watch ESPN on KZbin TV: es.pn/KZbinTV

[@srafferty1]

Take the ads out. Watching a happy go lucky ad in the middle of him breaking down is disgusting

[@ryanc9888]

Pay for premium cheap ass

[@qabrona9776]

@@ryanc9888 call him cheap all you want but keeping ads on a video this serious is just low

[@bluesmiles5]

I am so heartbroken for him. I have a Blackhawks autograph book from when I was a kid filled with players like Saad, Burish, Byfuglien, Hjalmarsson, etc, but I went to the training camp fest one year and got Kyle’s autograph. At the time (I was around 11 or 12), I didn’t think much of it besides him being a minor league player that was with the Hawks for preseason. When I was reading about the story and the case, and I couldn’t quite remember why I remembered his name, but then it hit me. It really breaks my heart knowing that when I got his autograph that the trauma was probably really eating at him at that time, and he didn’t have the help he deserved. He deserved so much better from the organization than this. I hope he’s gotten the help he’s needed and is thriving now. Thank you for speaking up Kyle

[@DickyCox]

shows what kind of person Kyle is, to show you respect and offer you his autograph while dealing with being raped. he is a good person.

[@ericwill2133]

This was hard to watch, nothing but love and respect to Kyle and everyone affected by this.

[@eriklakeland3857]

16:25 Man I teared up when Beach explained why he would say “I’m sorry, and thank you” to the (at the time) 16 year old Michigan victim from 2013. Fantastic interview from both parties.

[@detox2778]

The sad part is, you can understand his guilt, all while knowing it's not really his fault, even if he could have possibly prevented it. I can't imagine how heavy his heart is.

[@jdhrap]

@@detox2778 not “if”…he could have. Look, what happened was disgusting and in no way is this Beach’s fault. With that said, the report makes it clear that Beach was concerned about his future playing in the NHL. My kid plays hockey and I’ve told him many times before this situation that if this type of thing ever happens it isn’t your fault and on your way to the police department to report it you let the team know. You can see from this report that the organization folks were only concerned about their careers and had no interest in putting Beach first. Again, had he gone to the cops this clown would have been wiped off the sports map and not gotten to USAH, UND, Miami and ultimately the High School in Michigan. Not trying to be a jerk. I can’t comprehend what Beach went thru and going to law enforcement would have put an end to it real quick. Then it’s taken out of the hands of the disgusting execs who swept it away. The sad thing for Beach is that he was a top prospect. Lots of stories after being out of NHL how he was a “bust.” I guess you always think that these big strong athletes (physically) are big and strong mentally. Goes to show you that is not necessarily the case. Stay strong Mr. Beach and hope you continue on your path to mental recovery and getting back your lost potential! It’s still in there.

[@IJamesCordenLoveMyWife]

@@jdhrap law enforcement isn’t going to do anything if an adult man says he let the video guy blow him to either help or not hurt his career

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jdhrap]

@@IJamesCordenLoveMyWife Beach has been consistent that he was not interested. Also the bat and physical threats from Aldrich. Law enforcement has no option other than to investigate a felony report of sexual assault. Regardless of the sex of the people involved.

[@furiousgeorge4114]

Glad Kyle has been vindicated. Rick Westhead deserves an award for his reporting.

[@KLMarc]

I suspect he will be getting one

[@lilruse]

Go read the Jenner report and you’ll realize how silly that statement is. The reporting on this has been horrible. Nobody ask Kyle why he lied about eating that girl out with Aldrich huh 🤔

[@furiousgeorge4114]

@@lilruse I have. The issue is with the organization's denial of events & subsequent cover up which led to Aldrich sexually assaulting a teenage boy. Kyle Beach should be commended for coming forward.

[@lilruse]

@@furiousgeorge4114 should he be commended for lying too? If you read the report and came to a conclusion other than the fact that the sexual encounter between Aldrich and Beach was likely consensual, I have some waterfront properties in Arizona to sell you. These things can be simultaneously true; 1)that the organization didn’t investigate the allegations properly, 2) that Aldrich was a predatory creep, and 3) that Beach is at least bisexual/bicurious and was engaging in consensual sex with Aldrich and another woman, not forcefully sexually assaulted and threatened with a bat. As the saying goes, the cover up is always worse than the crime.

[@furiousgeorge4114]

@@lilruse He should be commended for exposing an organization's management team that consciously violated its own domestic violence & assault policy based purely on convenience. All three individuals have different recollections of the events on the night in question, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Consensual or not, Aldrich abused his position of authority & the organization failed to take appropriate action.

[@moonglow630]

As a fellow SA survivor, I salute Kyle Beach for coming forward. My perpetrator was my hockey teammate, so Kyles story really hits home. I give him so much credit for reporting the incident not only at the time it happened, but also coming forward now. Male survivors are much less likely to report their assaults, especially when said assault is committed by a member of the same sex. Kyle really is a true hero!! I truly hope he is able to find some peace going forward.

[@pensfanssweden]

So impressed with his strenght and courage! Horrible story handled poorly by the entire hockey community.

[@joshcecil5892]

Strength and courage😆😆😆 that would of been him saying no in the first place. When did the 🌎 become so fkn weak???

[@jonathanmol4489]

@@joshcecil5892 How do you say no when you are 5? You tend to trust adults. This happened to me.

[@jnywl59]

@@joshcecil5892 clown

[@tml184]

He should have used his strength to beat the shit out of a 5 ft 8 video coach. Yikes.

[@tml184]

@@joshcecil5892 agreed

[@steveciw]

Kyle is incredibly brave. He has suffered much. I truly hope that this is an important step in his recovery. I have a ton of respect for you.

[@nikonlover6602]

The nhl should be ashamed and want to fix this No conversation everyone involved either player or coach should loose there job and pay for the rest of there life as Kyle will God bless

[@austinmock]

Thank you for your trust, Kyle. We hear you and support you.

[@AlexMQQ2273]

My God Kyle. I’m so sorry for what happened. I grew up in Chicago, watched you play with the Hogs, relished the moment the cup was finally raised in Chicago but I would have traded that damn cup for you not to have been victimized. I have no respect for anyone on that team or front office. I know you don’t know me or probably will ever read this comment. I see your pain but most of all I see your strength, courage, and authenticity. Don’t let anyone ever take that. I wish you all the healing energy to process through it all. Keep healing and I wish all the best for you moving forward. Please continue to seek help and understand you did nothing wrong to deserve any of that. Those who are responsible or turned a blind eye to this better pay a steep price for the horrendous behavior they condoned all the while harboring a predator.

[@thexen3120]

As a life-long Blaxkhawks fan I'm heartbroken at what hapoened to Kyle. I can no longer accept the 2010 cup or the other 2 knowing it's tainted with this tragedy. I'm so ashamed of all of them who did nothing. I'm ashamed of the hawks organization and feel dirty for having been so elated with them winning. I can't even wear anything of theirs anymore. I'm so disgusted. I hope Kyle and his family healing and wish them all the very best and peace.

[@Creatorfragments]

Hahahahaha

[@annalijphart4242]

To Kyle: YOU MATTER. We see you and we hear you. Shame on your abuser, the Blackhawks officials, the NHL and the player’s association who failed to protect you, and your fellow players who ridiculed you. You DID do everything you could, and carry NONE of the blame. YOU are a remarkable, strong, beautiful, resilient human being who deserves nothing but support and respect for speaking up.

[@lunalunitalunera5832]

shame on all of them who kept this silent and let Kyle suffer shame on all of them

[@jordans6279]

@@lunalunitalunera5832 and shame on the people who still don’t believe him and claim that he’s doing all this for money…idiots

[@lunalunitalunera5832]

@@jordans6279 he should be compensated that asshole made himself rich in so many ways and also kept working and abusing other young man, it should be coming out not only from the Blackhawks pockets but from that predetor, Kyle is at piece now with his soul he did the right thing money would never bring back his dignity. I am soo extremely move and proud of him.

[@lunalunitalunera5832]

those people who don't believed on him are predators themselves they have their own demons

[@kinglinus3708]

@@jordans6279 yes i totally agree why would he lie. They have a no sex harrasment code policy in nhl. So video coach should been fired thats ethical violation and anyways video coaches are easier to replace.

[@GIFTOFGVME]

So much respect for Kyle. I only hope justice is served, and that he gets peace of mind and closure. All the best to you Kyle. We are on your side.

[@jaywhite1241]

Hope you heal Kyle... you saved many life with your courage!

[@baknights14]

I remember beach from his time with the icehogs he was one of my favorite players on the team a great guy on and off the ice. hearing that it was him that was john doe was heartbreaking. And looking back now on his career this makes sense as to why his playing ability and style changed in the seasons after 2010 he went from one of the top prospects on the hogs to basically a joke among the fans. Wish him nothing but the best and happy for him and his family that this horrible incident has been handled and i hope he can have some peace and move forward now. You still got fans who love ya and stand with ya in Rockford beachy.

[@deuces_shoeless]

He was actually sick on the ice hogs too. they fuckin buried him for speaking up and "messing with the cup run" It's a fuckin joke

[@kinglinus3708]

@@deuces_shoeless oh geez that's sad

[@jordans6279]

@@deuces_shoeless he could’ve been in the NHL for a lot longer than he was if the assault never happened, who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@samuelfrick3475]

Excellent reporting by Westhead!

[@deekesd4357]

Good respectful questions

[@humanze]

He's a class act. Rare.

[@Bernice__]

The players that said these comments need to be held accountable as well! Good for Kyle for coming forward!

[@jordans6279]

Yeah I really hope the names of those players will be released but I don’t think that will happen

[@tylerbram5921]

All the best Kyle!! You’re a good man

[@chrisbee9643]

I live in Erfurt, Germany. He has found a nice quiet home away from monsters and haters. :) And we have his back like a wall. :) He plays on a line with Sean Fisher, might know him, too. We cherrish him like the star he is. :)

[@gregedwards909]

@@chrisbee9643 Good to know.

[@mariahgunn7101]

I pray you continue to heal. You are incredible. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s going to help so many people.

[@humanze]

I can't imagine what level of compensation can make up for the emotional trauma, the abandonment, the theft of a promising career. It's staggering. The number of people complicit in this make me want to vomit. Players knew and kept quiet. They have no problem holding out for money, not showing up for training camp, refusing to play for a particular coach, but when it came to going to bat for a sexual assault victim they did nothing. Even if management did nothing, the players could have demanded this be addressed and 16yr old kid would have been spared the fate of Kyle Beach. They all have blood on their hands. Disgusting.

[@ncc1701p]

I almost want to say , burn that 2010 cup. Since winning the Cup was more important than Kyle's situation. I know it might not be fair to the players but hey, they have 3 in that decade long span.

[@humanze]

@@ncc1701p Yeah it really pains me to hear all that went on. I had such admiration for that 2010 Blackhawks team. Now I don't even know when I'll be able to watch hockey again. It's going to be awhile.

[@jordans6279]

@Dan 18 seems to me that you don’t believe Kyle

[@threethrushes]

Kyle isn't the first person who's trust has been abused by someone in authority, and he won't be the last. I hope Kyle can move on, and I hope we can teach future players about how to protect themselves from potential predators.

[@shaman9]

I laud your acknowledgement of what happened to Kyle, what's happening to others and your support for their healing. Let's teach our leaders to never put team chemistry or championships ahead of humanity

[@eirikrdberg1161]

This stains the Kane, Toews legacy. Such a drag. Maybe it would have been better if they settled it out of the public eye. I don’t think we see Kane after this season. Toews is finished.

[@vitalyaloves]

And teach future management to uphold the responsibilities they have to address these allegations so that they won't go neglected in the future.

[@tobiasthederp]

@@eirikrdberg1161 easy for you to say when you were not apart of it.

[@nathaniellentz6261]

Mr. Kyle Beach, I hope you run a non-profit in the near future. You are a true leader of bravery, genuine human being, and a world needs to hear your voice!

[@anoopgrewal9950]

Hard to watch hockey knowing these things are still happening. Thank you Kyle. I wish this never had happened to you or anyone else.

[@michaelrobinson6786]

As much as I am a big fan of the Chicago Blackhawks this so f***** up I cannot believe this organization allowed this to happen and they do nothing very disappointed and very sad for this young man

[@t3hgr3atest]

They have to do so much to do to earn the trust and respect of people back. The denial and ignoring is disgusting, ruined a promising career. Every player and staff member has blood on their hands. Hopefully the settlement is significantly more than that pathetic 2m fine, the fine should’ve been closer to 20m+. He deserves 50m+ easily

[@woodchuck1946]

Get adblock!

[@lvodlc]

Courageous is some how an understatement. Much respect to Kyle Beach.

[@blackandgold676]

Why is the ex-Hawk coach behind the bench in the Panthers game tonight, BETTMAN?????

[@MGOBACK2BACK2BACK]

And the jets gm

[@shadowguy20004]

Because it was easier to go after Evander Kane.

[@nicholasrobichaud9132]

@@shadowguy20004 well yeah Kane is a scumbag ! But best believe Quenville has coached his last game .

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

Innocent until proven guilty duh

[@blackandgold676]

@@twsbrl2xlldmoney355 When it's a credible accusation, he has to at least step back while it's checked.

[@evanja8882]

Wow... Kyle so great of you to come out with this. I hope it works as a vehicle to help others. You show a tremendous amount of strength.

[@ronancahill2487]

Kane, toews and a lot of the other players are clearly lying about their knowledge of the events surrounding this crime. Bettman had better do the right thing when dealing with the fallout.

[@chrisbee9643]

Keith did it so apperantly... it was ugly to watch... i bet Duncan Keith is one of the guys, who knew and made fun... Toews and Kane were more believable to me... Especially Toews made the impression of being shocked to me...

[@oldskool1979]

@@chrisbee9643 because Keith is 39 and already made millions..

[@---ll9qe]

Bettman knew as well dude...he's not doing jack.

[@AlexanderCook87]

It's pretty easy to assume the worst and throw people under the bus. Not defending anyone here but it serves none throwing random accusations out there

[@---ll9qe]

@@AlexanderCook87 The NHLPA got involved as well back then. Oh, he knew. The "meetings" he is having with Cheveldayoff and Quenneville are just discussions of how to minimize the damage together.

[@starshot3]

Thank you so much for going public about this. It happens more often than people realize. For the sake of all young athletes out there I hope in the future allegations like this will be taken seriously.

[@jbuda4263]

Thank-you for coming forward and being so brave to share your story with millions of people. As a Canadian, I am so proud of you and your bravery. You will have an impact and help other potential victims escape. I hope all management and players who played their part (those using homophobic slurs) are removed from the game altogether. Hang in there love.

[@SSThunDerHawK]

certain things aren't adding up for me yet about the case. But watching this man, was truly hard! I believe everything he said. Bless you, and goodluck sir

[@mikesweeney7778]

To see a hockey player openly weep like this just shows you how unbelievably psychologically abused he was from this assault. These guys are trained from a young age to say the bare minimum in interviews and scrums “get pucks deep, establish a forecheck, get pucks on net” etc. To see someone being freed of this mental torment after so long, as well as being in a sport that thrives on saying the bare minimum, is validating and soul crushing at the same time.

[@phumblaiselutin9082]

Aldrich held authority over 20 year old Beach. Aldrich could and did evidently, exert influence on Beach's career. Being 6'3 and 200 lbs has nothing to do with the systematic Abuse of power that occured in the organisation.

[@modestbukowski]

My heart breaks for Kyle. What a tragic story, kudos for having the strength to come out and share your painful story, to help others. I sincerely hope this can help you in your healing process. And thank you Rick for your incredible journalism. This is Pulitzer worthy. Thanks for helping to make a change for the better. Much love.

[@jtwilliams8895]

It’s highly doubtful that Aldrich only did this once as a Blackhawks staff member. There are others that were preyed upon as kids just out of school, alone in a new place, vulnerable and trying to make their way to the NHL. Most likely, we’ll never know their names. Men just don’t report these things.

[@vitalyaloves]

Even if it never went as far, there was clearly some harassment (unsolicited nude photos) sent to Black Ace 1, per the Jenner report, as well as an intern who described an experience of harassment. So that's 4 people affected already. I agree, we will probably never know the full extent of the incidents or any unreported ones, and he may never face repercussions for any besides the one he already served jail time for. It's so frustrating.

[@jdhrap]

I’m sure we will never see Black Ace 1 step up to the plate. From the report it sounds like he wanted nothing to do with addressing a sexual assaulter and doing the right thing. The comment about how many more there must be…is sort of sad to think about.

[@vitalyaloves]

@@jdhrap I feel like we can be kinder to Black Ace 1. Doing the right think would likely involve going public, and I don't know if you've seen but there's a lot of disrespect and harassment being targeted at Kyle already, it's easy to see why if you might have been through an assault, addressing it on a hugely public level in front of a giant audience would be difficult. In any case, Kyle's case isn't actually about Brad Aldrich, it's about the Blackhawks organization. I think it's pretty obvious that a criminal case directed at Aldrich 10 years after the fact would be impossible to win because there's no cell phone, security camera, etc. evidence remaining. So even if he went public with it, there's just not much that could be done at this point, it's not likely Aldrich would go back to jail.

[@jdhrap]

@@vitalyaloves statute of limitations is more the issue with Aldrich. He’s the Root Cause, Hawks the contributing factor. Kyle seemed to be dissed in 2010 but the outpouring of support now is overwhelming. If the 3 victims could have had the courage at the time (Kyle did) then maybe this would have ended differently? Not sure the Hawks could sweep 3 folks under the rug. Maybe. We’ll never know.

[@vitalyaloves]

@@jdhrap I get your point about wondering about how it could have ended differently if things were different at the time, but Black Ace 1 saw how the Blackhawks handled Kyle's case, it'd be hard to feel much confidence in that. Or maybe he's telling the truth and nothing happened beyond the text message. I guess there's no point in what ifs now though.

[@robertwells6724]

Prayers are with Kyle. I can't imagine the pain he feels. To hold this for 11 years is really a tragedy . I hope he can get help and some peace .This is sad. I think anyone that had knowledge of the situation(s) (and didn't do anything in their power)should be fired or resign. (Bettman, any of Bettman's staff, Union leader Fehr...) This protecting the league over humanity has to stop. It's done in sports, business, politics, churches, schools....... People need to held accountable.

[@gregedwards909]

A lot of respect for Kyle Beach. I hope his honesty and bravery help anyone else who went through the same and prevents at least some repeat episodes involving other predators and victims.

[@ajbogeste4465]

WOW! Kyle Beach is a very well spoken person. Very Dignified. Thanks for your message to humanity.

[@joelilly00]

Its disgusting that there are ads on this.

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

Sooo appalling I’m just so disgusted 🤣🤣🤣

[@theprettybond159]

Lmfao that’s what you take out of this huh….that’s what’s disgusting here. You have the perfect picture for the intelligence you have.

[@joelilly00]

@@theprettybond159 i was pointing out that the channel posting this used a sexual assault victims interview for profit.....moron

[@alexanderphillips3697]

@@theprettybond159 lol pure comedy is seeing what your picture is after commenting on someone else’s 😂 you have some god damn super hero lookin dude as your picture and your gonna take a shot at someone’s intelligence because of theirs. Dear god child get a clue

[@drivesecure2476]

I have been a Blackhawk fan for 30 plus years and to think how the MANAGEMENT turned there back on this at the time 20 year old kid is awful and for what a DAM CUP this will put a STAIN on the Blackhawks for many years I am very disappointed in them

[@jockejocke1]

I was a Blackhawks fan in the late nineties when Probert was patrolling the ice in Chicago. Probert wouldn't have accepted this.

[@drivesecure2476]

@@jockejocke1 100 % right

[@pholland8353]

Wow. Absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. Kyle’s courage is admirable. So much respect for him

[@jtwilliams8895]

I’ll never understand why the Blackhawks let Aldrich leave the team on such good terms. Just to sweep it under the rug and avoid bad PR? If nothing else, they could have handled it quietly- I don’t think Kyle or anyone else would have preferred this nightmare happen in public TEN YEARS LATER. If it happened to me, I’m not sure I’d have told anyone. Just a disgusting scenario that is surely much more common across sports and entertainment than we can possibly imagine.

[@Mineav]

Westhead deserves so many accolades for his fantastic reporting and dogged determination in getting this story out into the open. No one deserves to be manipulated and abused by authority figures, and they must be called out when these things happen at the very least, and criminal prosecution when the cases are serious enough.

[@jasontye3307]

This is just heart wrenching 💔 😢 😞, I am a Kyle Beech fan for life and I truly hope you can find peace in all of this and use your experience as a way to help protect these kids from being taken down that lonely sad road of abuse. 🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜

[@wintercold8634]

That he was even put in that situation and how has been treated is disgusting and it is amazing that the people who did Support him be able to speak the truth and make sure people who helped keep the assault In private pay

[@emmaemery1099]

Kyle, as hockey fan from from Boston, we love u bud..Everyone is in ur corner and u did nothing wrong..Joel Quineville is still coaching and he put his life ahead of it's..This guy and everyone involved better be fired and I think the law should be involved..Kyle, ur not alone, hockey fans are with u buddy..

[@mikkoleinonen5696]

Much love and respect for Kyle!

[@ncc1701p]

The Blackhawks, The League, the NHL PA failed him. a $2million Dollar fine is a dime to the blackawks. I only hope Kyle gets quite the settlemenent, They re-do the cup w/ that offender's name, and the Blackhawks and all involved get penalized. Kyle got destroyed by the very thing and sport that he loves.

[@jaapongeveer6203]

Don't let this define the rest of your life or who you are Mr. Beach.

[@gabrielestitz8539]

You are great Kyle for your courage! I think you started an avalanche wondering how many more players in NHL will step out!

[@bprobo24]

Man this breaks my heart. This dude is a fucking hero in my eyes.

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

A hero ???? 🤣🤣 seek help

[@alexanderphillips3697]

@@twsbrl2xlldmoney355 I’m so damn confused on how this happened. When I’m trying to picture this situation, I struggle to see a professional athlete get man handled and raped. So he had to have just taken it ?? Wanna talk courage ?? Courage woulda been to walk and go report some creep that was threatening my career with butt sex. Sorry but this dude is weak. You’d have to kill me before you tell me to roll over take and like it. Super gay

[@travisr8632]

@@alexanderphillips3697 ignorant comment. I hope you are never put in the a situation like this.

[@alexanderphillips3697]

@@travisr8632 I just cannot believe I’m the only one that has this opinion. What did he think would happen by reporting the team video guy? What did he honestly think would happen if he went to authorities and said “ hey this video coach for the blackhawks tried raping me”. Or are you saying he was afraid of physical harm? Don’t try to tell me the 11th overall pick in the 2008 NHL draft who I’ve physically watched fight other nhl guys couldn’t have fought this guy off. Seems the single weakest thing on planet earth is to bend over and say “ok mr video coach do what you gotta do “

[@MrMantequilla1]

This happening to a child I understand, to a grown athlete thats in top physical shape and just take it? From a man thats older and smaller then you? Weak generation were raising, should had handle the situation the second it happened, the second he shows it kicked it up his stomach, will never happened with you again

[@40ftofconcrete]

Thank you Kyle. You're not alone my friend but unlike most of us who have experienced the what you were forced to do, you at least have a podium to preach from and I'm grateful for that. I'm so glad that you have people, respected people, who back you up. Should you ever want to talk to someone who shares your pain, shoot me a friend request.

[@overhead18]

No one involved in this should have a job in hockey. This type of story has happened too many times in hockey and likely other sports as well. The NHL knew this story before the report came out and they allowed these individuals to continue to be employed by the Blackhawks and the Panthers. The NHLPA head should resign if he was aware of this story and did nothing. It is going to be tough to continue watching the NHL as long as the current leadership stays in place.

[@jonathanzamora1584]

"Once a Silvertip 🐻, always a Silvertip 🐻" (Kyle Beach)

[@2011SoxMD36]

I will raise a cowbell to this ❤

[@patrickdavis9062]

What is a silvertip??

[@2011SoxMD36]

@@patrickdavis9062 Beach played 3 years of Junior with the WHL's Everett Silvertips

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

Kyle Beach is a Hero! Things like this don't belong in any sport and can truly have negative effects on people's lives and careers. Just look at Theoren Fleury where a situation such as the one that happened to Kyle happened to him and it negatively effected his life and career in so many ways and unfortunately this incident took Kyle's dream of being an NHL player away from him and led him down a really dark path filled with suffering and trauma. I pray for you to heal Kyle and the entire hockey community has not only your back but the backs of all those who are silently suffering and have survived such traumatic experiences. Induct Kyle Beach into the HHOF at some point for his bravery and I believe it will be time to induct Theo Fleury as well who also suffered from the same experiences as well. It's time we vindicate these heros and survivor and the effects they will positively have on the game in the future.

[@Tehui1974]

Sad to hear what happened to him by both the abuser and his team mates who shamed him. He's a very courageous man. I hope he's able to put this behind him and rebuild his life, etc.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

Should never have taken this long

[@blackgoatwithathousandyoun5785]

This man is beyond brave for coming out in the open to discuss the horrible things done to him.

[@jefferyeighmey3004]

FIRE EVERYONE!!!!!...... unbelievable courage on his part.

[@johnmoon9146]

"fire everyone" while they're at it. Drop the logo, this is racism to the Indigenous people of Turtle Island.

[@kinglinus3708]

@@johnmoon9146 exactly and jersey is dumb too

[@richardmiller5818]

This is Troubling

[@kinglinus3708]

Yes and gross that video coach could drug people

[@survivingBPDbreakup]

Very sorry that this happened to Kyle. His bravery revealing his identity will help him and others and especially other male victims of sexual assault. Blessings to you Kyle. You deserved the Chicago Blackhawk to have immediately taken appropriate action and supported you. Shame on them!

[@philippebourdin3981]

Bravo ! Hope you will be better soon. All your teammates and leaders have to be condemned. Best regards from Switzerland

[@windycityblackhawks]

I have been a Blackhawks fan my whole life…… I am only a few more years older than Kyle. This disgusts me, I would have always done anything to win a Cup growing up BUT not at this cost. The whole Chicago Blackhawks organization is wrong for how the handled this, anyone that turned a blind eye to this for fear of the PR black eye that they would have gotten is a sad human being. I feel for Kyle Beach and he has my total support. The Hawks are my team for on ice play but I’m not on their side here for this off ice issue. Shame on all those “men” that put the Cup above a kids humanity.

[@gurmailsamra6588]

It is so sad, God bless you

[@InterestedCitizen]

Kyle is very brave to speak out. May he find legal justice soon. How disgusting that so many chose to look away. So very many.

[@navy4735]

COURAGE. AMAZING COURAGE AND HONOR. Let the healing begin............

[@dD-iv9tz]

I'm so sorry brother

[@dprowelldpr]

Mr Beach- you have the courage to come forward and hopefully the powers that be will make this right. Stay strong! This should have NEVER happened.

[@kendowney4674]

Wow what courage to come forward. I feel just absolutely sick and sad for him and the rest of the victims. Shame on the Blackhawks and the NHL and NHLPA. I hope they're all CANCELLED FOR LIFE!!!

[@gregedwards909]

Don't put it on the entire NHL. For example, a third line center on the Blue Jackets doesn't deserve to be cancelled. Anyone in power who knew and did nothing and anyone who knew and then ridiculed him deserve "cancellation". And they really need to make amends, not just offer apologies. There is nothing more hollow than an apology 10+ years after the fact that comes only after getting caught.

[@americangiant1003]

Ken you have every right to be angry 😡 as well as every NHL and Sports fan across the US and Canada for what happened here. If you are proposing that say the NHL Players Association Head Don Fehr be fired & also BlackHawks forfeit their 2010 Stanley Cup I have no problems with those ideas. However to blame the rest of the NHL is going a little far.

[@jtfoster4059]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you Kyle.

[@jsar3283]

The real hero is the 16 yr old kid who went to authorities and got this man convicted

[@richpitty]

This shows how bad the situation really is this poor man was threatened and silenced everyone involved should be brought up on charges sexual assault is inexcusable. This poor man has lived through this and now all over again I’m sorry brother stay strong 💪🏻

[@hanslamontagne]

This is awful, just awful... to watch a grown man spill his guts like this is hard to watch. Imagine how a 8 year old would feel after having something like this happen... I hope that Kyle can find peace as a survivor, hopefully he can use his experience to bring light to the seriousness of abuse. If you ask me, guys like Brad Aldrich should be locked up forever, unfortunately too many offenders not in the spotlight will be able to continue living their life without repercussions.

[@danielmarleau8544]

wish this kid all the best of luck. nothing can change what he has been living. hope that the nhlwill do their homework and give all the names of those who knew about this and stop lying.

[@ellaella5537]

My goodness… this is horrifying. So happy that you had the courage to come out.

[@easy3253]

Much love to Kyle Beach and his family and much Karma to everyone in the Blackhawks organization, players included , for abandoning a human being who needed help in the worst way . Godspeed to the Beach family

[@TheBearGrappler]

Everyone talks about Kyle, but there was another player and a young intern that came forward with accusations at the same time.

[@mrw2403]

??

[@TheBearGrappler]

@@mrw2403 Three people in the Hawks organization came forward. In addition, after Aldrich left the Hawks, he worked for Miami U from 2012-2018, where he assaulted two more male students.

[@saltypennie843]

@@TheBearGrappler maybe they'll step forward now that Kyle did. 😔

[@hawksfan8870]

Poor guy. I feel bad for him. Wish he would’ve stood up for himself a lot sooner you know?

[@maseratination]

All bullies need ro be called out immediately, and those who cover things up need to be sued as well.

[@hansjuker8296]

It's not a bully issue, the dude was a sexual pervert

[@HelloWorld-vm9gz]

Its not your fault what happened Kyle. You're an awesome dude!

[@heatheroreilly1050]

This is horrible 😢 So very sad. Beyond awful.

[@DickyCox]

too bad ESPN cut out the last 35 seconds of this interview, Kyle had one last thing to say, you guys cut it out.

[@dub16100]

Can you disclose?

[@DickyCox]

@@dub16100 he thanked Rick because he was the only reporter who took this story, researched it, while the other hockey insiders, the big million follower insiders, and the nhl wanted nothing to do with this story, Rick dug in, grinding for details, from the bottom of Kyle's heart he said if it wasn't for you (Rick) we wouldn't be here today, from his family to Rick thank you

[@SalStylesAnimals]

Don't worry kyle that happens to us all sometime during our life.

[@XxNoMErcY99xX]

This guy is a legend.

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

As a lifelong Blackhawks fan, this makes me beyond sick.

[@sargentbologna6662]

I'm a lifelong hawks fan this is my darkest day.

[@TheMrfrankclark]

What exactly is he sledging happened to him?

[@jennifer5512]

He was raped

[@WanderingBrushArt]

Hard to watch a grown man cry without shedding a single tear.....

[@alyours2889]

100+ millions $ lawsuit is what should happen here with NHL (Bettman), Black Hawks, NHLPA (Fehr needs to go), USA Sports, coach Q, Bowman and that creep all named in the suit...won't make up for the true damage, but it would be a start...and would send a strong message! And if you have played hockey...you know the culture is very macho...must have been hell to have everyone knowing about that...they are not naming the teammates...but if you do your homework (2009-2010 roster) it is easy to I.d. the players...some touted as HOF, tough to idolize the a holes!

[@enjoythedreamlife5658]

Kyle came forward back then and no one did anything about it. The people that stood back deserves to be held accountable. From Stan Bowman to Quennville. They knew and did nothing. Kyle is brave and today he is here to tell us all. Hopefully going forward these kids don't have to be put in these situations and put up with this bull crap

[@joshcecil5892]

20 years old is not a kid. Hes ruining peoples careers because the loser couldn't say NO in the first place. Hes a weak loser

[@kinglinus3708]

@@joshcecil5892 ya dont even know story he was likely drugged. Thats how rapes happen. A guy in britain raped over 40 men. He druged and roofied them. The coach abused his power. Its against code of cobtact for a video coach to have sex relationship with hawks organization employees, players include minor league. He broke the policy should been fired.

[@kinglinus3708]

@@joshcecil5892 well then nhl needs make policy no coach is aloud have sexual relationship with player, employees or anyone involved in nhl or team organization and face possibility of be fired. I was always taught ethically its wrong have relationship in workforce and never good. Ya reason he was weak because he was drugged i read in report and team failed to act on sex harrasment policy.

[@JabeRaddle]

Before even thinking about what to do next he needs to make sure he takes care of himself. What he has gone through is indescribable and he will need a lot of help in dealing with it and a lot of time and help in overcoming it. If he doesn’t immediately form an organization or something, that’s totally fine. He is a victim and if he never wants anything to do with any of it again, I think that’s perfectly reasonable and understandable.

[@audiogram5332]

I feel like Jonathan Toews should of done more as a team captain. Instead he pretends he didn’t know about it.

[@saltypennie843]

Why did it take sooooo long, BETTMAN?

[@ajmpatriot4899]

Fry every one involved. Zero tolerance.

[@recarnes71]

Very hard to not cry for this man. Kid at the time.

[@MrMantequilla1]

Kid? 20 year old top shape grown ass men

[@blackandgold676]

@@MrMantequilla1 Your boy, at 20, gets plucked up to play in the Stanley Cup playoffs, his lifetime dream, and a coach puts a hand on him and tells him he will make or break his career... You're messed up.

[@recarnes71]

@@MrMantequilla1 Still isn't mentally mature yet kid or not this is sick regardless of age.

[@MrMantequilla1]

@@recarnes71 Hes in top physical shape playing a physical game , i would understand if the guy overpowered him physically is sick, but one punch and this guy will never touch you again, makes no sense

[@johnrupertregacho7681]

@@MrMantequilla1 physical maturity and mental maturity are mutually exclusive things know the difference

[@johnconrad1500]

This guy needs to be given another shot in an NHL training camp, because no way are you gonna convince me that this 11th pick in the draft, being brough up in one of the better developmental systems in hockey washed out, I don't buy it for a heartbeat.

[@bill942]

I am a Blackhawks fan and can never look at them the same. This is truly disgusting and in most every other middle class profession would have been dealt with immediately. The fact that winning a Stanley Cup takes priority over sexual assault is truly disturbing. Shame on you Stan, Kevin, Al, John, and especially Joel. And for you toews "captain serious" you should be named "captain obvious" because you knew about this too. Truly disgusting.

[@gregedwards909]

I've been a fan of my hometown team since I was a boy and if this happened with the team I follow, I'd turn my back on them in a second. You don't treat people this way. The bulk of the hockey community is great, but the people involved in covering this up and victim taunting need to just go away.

[@oldones59]

The Blackhawks are trying to quash the suits of both Kyle and John Doe 2, who was a minor when Aldrich assaulted him. Rocky Wirtz, you should be ashamed of yourself. You may not have known about the assaults when they happened. However, as Blackhawks owner, YOU owe both men not only a personal apology, but also all of the professional support they need, on YOUR dime.

[@wisebear2919]

Wise Bear 1 second ago It seems obvious that there was some sort of abuse here but that is for the courts to decide legally and for the NHL to ajudicate, as to responsability for those who may have covered this up. I do wonder whether we are seeking justice here for all concerned, or is this a pretext for a large financial settlement. Aside from this the greater issue at hand is the culture in Hockey that sees sexaul loosenss and promiscuity as casaul, common place and almost a right of passage amongst players. When you mix alchohol with sexaul permissiveness, this is a brew which can only end in potential harm for developing young men and women. Not to mention an enviroment for predators and abusers to excel in. If Hockey doesn't begin to address this in a responsible and mature way in couselling their players as to healthly relationships and the use or abuse of alchohol, than this will continue to be the result. I worked closely to provide a Major Jr. Club in my town with a Chaplency. The young men who participated voluntarily in this ministry were helped wonderfully and supported in many ways that gave them direction in life and spiritaul support. Simply put, most Coaches and General managers are not equipped to help their players in these needy areas of personal moral character, emotional and spiritaul development. They are Hockey practitionares and it's unfair to expect they can be anymore than this. That being said they are responsible to protect their players and players need to learn to protect themselves. No matter how you slice it going half drunk to a hotel room with a girl you pick up from a Bar with another Coach was a very poor decision. As an Adult this young man needed to be empowered to make a better decision for himself and his future. Notwithstanding the abhorrent disgusting behaviour of the Video Coach.

[@tiger1044]

Wise Bear Stop victim blaming! To say it was a bad idea to pick up a woman in a bar and go to Aldrich's apt is what got him assaulted ? Judgemental guys like you are why sexual assault victims of either sex never come forward. Men especially!

[@redred222]

stop your stupid victim blaming you are one of the reason people dont come out when they are assaulted, because in your words he made a bad decision so what ever happened is on him please delete what you wrote wow

[@wisebear2919]

Melissa: Thanks for your comment. You're objection is an interpolation of my comment. Nowhere did I ever blame the young man for Aldrich's actions that's you're predictable tired objection. I'm appealing to the Hockey world to care for their players in calling them to teach personal responsability. I have a son who played Hockey at a high level in both Prep School, Major Midget and the Jr. level. Because of his moral character and knowledge of compromising situations he was never vulnerable to this kind of abuse. If you play on a busy highway don't be surprised if you get run over by a speeding car, maybe even a drunk driver. Now Aldrich's actions if proven true are not Kyle Beach's fault. But if Beach had never gone to that hotel room less than sober (inhibitions and judgemnt lowered) engaging in "Strip Poker" none of this would have happened because Aldrich would never have had the opportunity. On this you can't disagree. Without personal responsability and moral character you'll continue to have Abusers like Aldrich and victims like Beach. The best way to protect victims is that they never become victims!! I have coached at a high level in the game and I know of what I speak concerning the culture that exists in the game. We took measures to protect our players and taught them to have high integrity. Time for change when it comes to personal responsability moral character and accountability for actions, or nothing will change. Teaching personal responsability with moral character and an intolerence for Abusers can be equally valued. This will create a better hockey culture and a better safer world!!

[@wisebear2919]

Sorry Red you won't bully me into deleting anything. You can disagree with my comment but you don't have to be a bully. You're objection is an interpolation of my comment. Nowhere did I ever blame the young man for Aldrich's actions that's you're predictable tired objection. I'm appealing to the Hockey world to care for their players in calling them to teach personal responsability. I have a son who played Hockey at a high level in both Prep School, Major Midget and the Jr. level. Because of his moral character and knowledge of compromising situations he was never vulnerable to this kind of abuse. If you play on a busy highway don't be surprised if you get run over by a speeding car, maybe even a drunk driver. Now Aldrich's actions, if proven true, are not Kyle Beach's fault. But if Beach had never gone to that hotel room less than sober (inhibitions and judgemnt lowered) engaging in "Strip Poker" none of this would have happened because Aldrich would never have had the opportunity. On this you can't disagree. Without personal responsability and moral character you'll continue to have Abusers like Aldrich and victims like Beach. The best way to protect victims is that they never become victims!! I have coached at a high level in the game and I know of what I speak concerning the culture that exists in the game. We took measures to protect our players and taught them to have high integrity. Time for change when it comes to personal responsability, moral character and accountability for actions, or nothing will change. Teaching personal responsability with moral character and an intolerence for Abusers can be equally valued. This will create a better hockey culture and a better safer world!!

[@humanze]

Wow. You're an intellectual toilet brush. Seriously, get an education.

[@jimbeam4140]

It's 3 months later, he's out of the news cycle and forgotten. But hey, Chicago got their Cup.

[@bullyboy999]

Why didn't Kyle call the Cops? If he was sexually assaulted it is a criminal matter. The Black Hawks Organization, NHLPA, and NHL are not responsible for dealing with criminal matters. First and foremost Kyle was responsible for reporting this matter to the Cops. He can try to lay blame on others but I don't buy it. He can cry all he wants to but will get no sympathy from me. He should have told the Cops first, period. If he had everything that followed would have turned out differently. The video guy would have been arrested and charged and maybe that high school kid would never have been assaulted. As a viewer of this interview I still don't know what happened that day that Kyle was assaulted. Viewers need the full story here to properly judge Kyle's actions and accusations against others. This is terrible reporting. What happened that day? Viewers need the full story to be able to judge. But this much I know, first and foremost, Kyle should have reported this to the Police immediately because it is a criminal matter. Why didn't he? What happened that day? We need to know the whole details.

[@Nickh4929]

Exactly it's all Kyle's fault he should be completely ashamed

[@Nickh4929]

Kyle Beach is completely lying don't buy anything. This phony scammer is saying 1 bit. He sucked that man off on his own choice one hundred percent

[@dD-iv9tz]

How can anyone support the hawks now its so sick

[@bone_krusher5474]

Idk man it’s tough. I started watching hockey religiously in 2007. I watched the beginning and end of a dynasty. A team I was proud… I felt that 2010 team was so tight knit.. majority of the bottom 6 developed in Rockford and made it to Chicago. I was under the impression they would all support each other no matter what… that’s how they played! To hear this story and the homophobic remarks made to Kyle at 20yo… it’s disgusting. My fandom has been jeopardized, but much more important, this mans life was scarred. I support you, Beachy ❤️

[@cubbiepulls]

Support the team not the management

[@suemacdonald943]

KYLE BEACH YOU'RE MY HERO!!

[@twsbrl2xlldmoney355]

You need new hero’s 🤣🤣

[@MrMantequilla1]

Agrees 🤣