Stan Bowman informed USA Hockey Tuesday that he is stepping down as general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team.
The announcement came hours after Bowman “stepped aside” as general manager and president of hockey operations of the Chicago Blackhawks, following an investigation into how the team handled sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich during its 2010 Stanley Cup run.
The report concluded that “nothing was done” by senior leaders in Blackhawks coaching and management to take action against Aldrich until three weeks after being informed of Aldrich’s alleged sexual harassment and misconduct with a player. The investigation was handled by the independent law firm Jenner & Block. The NHL fined the Blackhawks $2 million on Tuesday after its release.
“In light of what’s happened today, I think it’s in the best interests of USA Hockey for me…
