Lehner was part of the 80 or so players on a call Monday with NHLPA head Don Fehr about why Fehr didn't do more to help Beach when he came forward against Aldrich.

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I think the majority of (guys) I've talked to are all on the same page with that.' Editor's Picks I just want to be there for him and support him through this. He's changing people's lives by the bravery of speaking out. It was emotional,' Lehner said of the conversation. Last week, Beach revealed himself as the 'John Doe' in a pair of lawsuits filed against the Blackhawks in May for mishandling sexual assault allegations by Beach against former video coach Brad Aldrich back in 2010.Īfter Beach came forward, Lehner connected with him personally to offer words of encouragement.

Now he's stepped back into action, hoping to create a more inclusive hockey environment than the one that failed Beach. Lehner is already a passionate leader on discussions of mental health awareness within the NHL. 'We need to be more open, more supportive.' It's very difficult for anyone in that position with sexual assault to come out, it's hard to talk about, especially if you feel like people won't believe you. It's not just in hockey or all sports, it's society in general. Whatever that process is, I hope we do the right thing. That's part of healing, getting justice,' Lehner said on Tuesday after the Golden Knights' 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

TORONTO - Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner is calling for change in the NHL and beyond as fallout continues from Kyle Beach's sexual assault case against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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