The Chicago Blackhawks are hiring a firm to conduct an independent review of sexual assault allegations against former video coach Brad Aldrich.
"Much has recently been said and written regarding the two lawsuits filed against the organization stemming from alleged events that occurred in 2010," Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz wrote in a memo, per ESPN's Emily Kaplan. "We want to reiterate to you that we take the allegations described in these lawsuits very seriously. They in no way reflect this organization's culture or values."
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters Monday the league could discipline franchise depending on the outcome of the investigation.