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Think tank focused on child sex abuse asks U.S. Olympic team to drop Stan Bowman

A think tank focused on studying child sexual abuse and prevention has formally requested that the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee suspend Stan Bowman from his position as general manager of the American Olympic men's hockey team, according to TSN's Rick Westhead.

Bowman, who is also the GM of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, is currently facing allegations that he helped cover up the sexual abuse of two Blackhawks players by former video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010.

In a Sept. 10 letter sent to USOPC boss Sarah Hirshland, the founder of Child USA wrote:

“I write to you today to request the suspension of Stan Bowman from his position as general manager of the U.