Hockey Saskatchewan dismisses reports of second Hockey Canada ‘slush’ fund

Hockey Saskatchewan said the fund was created and used from Sept. 1986 to August 1995 as Hockey Canada could not obtain an insurance provider and was forced to be “self-insured.”

“I have zero trust for the organization right now.”

That was the sentiment from Regina hockey parent Dallas Verity, after a Globe and Mail report revealed Hockey Canada put registration fees towards a second fund, for matters including but not limited to sexual abuse.

The report has left Verity concerned about enrolling his own kids in the sport, even after playing hockey himself.

“Honestly weeks like this I’m glad that they (his kids) don’t really seem to have a desire to play hockey but if they did, I think I would honestly try and encourage them not too,” Verity said.

On Tuesday, Hockey Saskatchewan released a memo stating it was not a secret “slush” fund.

“There has been reports in the media alleging that Hockey Canada has a second secret ‘slush’ fund.” Hockey Saskatchewan said in its statement. “I want to ensure the members of Hockey Saskatchewan that there is in no way a “slush” fund.”

The so-called Participants Legacy Trust Fund is not a fund of Hockey Canada but is rather for the 13 members of Hockey Canada, one of which is Hockey Saskatchewan.

According to Hockey Saskatchewan, the fund was created and used from September 1986 to August 1995 because Hockey Canada could not obtain an insurance provider and was essentially forced to be “self-insured.”