Canadian junior league admits to investigating bribery scandal

Behind every successful hockey player there is always a loyal and dedicated hockey parent. Someone who supports their dreams and aspirations at every turn. Hockey parents are willing to go above and beyond to support their kid's weekend tournaments and early morning practices. However, some parents' willingness to help their children can cross the lines of what would be considered reasonable.

Recently, the Ontario Hockey League Commissioner, David Branch, confirmed the league had hired a private investigator to probe allegations of parents offering bribes for their children to be drafted.

In his latest statement, Branch clarified that the league failed to uncover or verify any of the claims made by the concerned parties, but was willing to continue to investigate.

The notion of parents offering money to secure their children to be drafted is not unheard of, with many young hockey players have stories of being left off of teams after some shady behaviors.

Nonetheless, if the investigation establishes proof of any payments received, it could cause significant harm to the league and the teams involved. Furthermore, it could dissuade players from participating, as they may face premature termination of their hockey careers owing to other families' financial inducements.

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