Blackhawks coach, Marc Crawford sent home, being investigated about allegations

The tough times in the NHL continue, as Marc Crawford, assistant coach of the Blackhawks, has been sent home by the team as Chicago is now investigating into the allegations made against Crawford for kicking players while he was a part of the LA Kings.

Sean Avery was the first to come forward:

He kicked me after a too-many-men-on-the-ice call I took. He didn't have me serve it, we got scored on, and he let me have it

Avery went on to confirm Crawford kicked him on numerous occasions. After Avery came forward, others followed, including Patrick O'Sullivan.

I talked about his physical abuse in my book 4 years ago kicking me and others on the bench. Verbal abuse included homophobic slurs on a regular basis. I look forward to participating in your investigation. https://t.co/Grl8brdTan
— Patrick O'Sullivan (@realPOSULLIVAN) December 3, 2019

The Blackhawks responded with this statement yesterday, as the investigation is ongoing:

The Chicago Blackhawks will be conducting a thorough review of assistant coach Marc Crawford based on the recent allegations that have been made regarding his conduct with another organization.
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 3, 2019