Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville resigns days after he and others were named in an independent investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks' mishandling of a 2010 sexual assault allegation.
Quenneville, the second-winningest NHL coach in the league's history, was head coach of the Blackhawks in 2010.
"Joel made the decision to resign and the Florida Panthers accepted that resignation," Panthers President and CEO Matt CaldwellKyle Beach identified himself as the"John Doe" in the 107-page report, saying he hopes speaking out will help other abuse survivors.. The Blackhawks were also fined $2 million.
Aldrich did not return messages from NBC News seeking comment earlier Thursday. His attorney declined to comment.
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