Kyle Beach revealed himself as John Doe 1 in an interview Wednesday with TSN, and said he felt a sense of "relief and vindication" on how the Blackhawks handled allegations of sexual assault into former video coach Brad Aldrich.

More: https://t.co/xXZivxWUGK pic.twitter.com/bMfmTqBTJF

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 28, 2021

The first half of this blog featuring the news about Kyle Beach is a series of tweets to highlight the interview and comments from yesterday. These tweets stand for themselves so you can formulate your own thoughts and perspectives on the matter. There are great news sites with thorough coverage that is still continuing today and beyond.

After showing much emotion as well as courage yesterday and over the last several months and years, may peace and healing find Beach, justice reign supreme for the victims, and lasting positive change find its way into the Blackhawks organization, the NHL, the NHLPA, and the sport of hockey at all levels.

Video of Kyle Beach's Interview

Here's Kyle Beach's interview with Rick Westhead on TSN: https://t.co/VV8Hmsqt4D

— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) October 27, 2021

Transcript of Kyle Beach's Interview

Here's the full transcript of Kyle Beach's interview, too. Read it, read all of it. It's such a powerful interview. https://t.co/Ngadlzbvkn

— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) October 27, 2021

Statement by the Blackhawks

A statement from the Chicago Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/x1XbMXDiyA

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 27, 2021

Commentary on the Blackhawks Statement

Odd. Reading statement from #Blackhawks commending Kyle Beach, I must have missed an apology for making him out to be a liar and calling his claims meritless.

That wasn’t on “then-executives.” That is on the executives still in place, who missed the mark again tonight. https://t.co/LUBoEE1WHX

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 27, 2021

Comments from Jonathan Toews

Jonathan Toews says he heard the Aldrich story from other guys outside the Sutton Place Hotel before Day 1 of 2011 training camp, by which point Aldrich had left the Blackhawks.

I asked him if he still wish he'd done something then, when he did hear about it: pic.twitter.com/cVOkM5KpvU

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 28, 2021

Toews was asked, in this question, if his opinion of Bowman and MacIsaac has changed. This was his full response: pic.twitter.com/38CW7zzmBj

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 28, 2021

Comments from Patrick Kane

Here's what Patrick Kane said about his reaction to the investigation results and Stan Bowman's resignation: pic.twitter.com/6fp51izF7T

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 28, 2021

Comments from Jeremy Colliton

Jeremy Colliton leads postgame by addressing his interview this morning.

"I made a mistake in not being more specific about my sympathy and admiration for the courage of the victims." https://t.co/zR3u0j7zWH

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 28, 2021

Comments from Donald Fehr

NHLPA director Donald Fehr makes an apology for his mishandling of the Kyle Beach assault, calling it a "serious failure."

"I am truly sorry, and I am committed to making changes." Full statement: pic.twitter.com/lfnqKahdeB

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 28, 2021

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COVID Protocol

Jonathan Toews has been removed from COVID-19 protocol. He's playing tonight vs. Toronto. #Blackhawks

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) October 27, 2021

Newly entered into protocol:
* None

Still in protocol:
* Henrik Borgstrom, Center
* Patrick Kane, Right Wing
* Jujhar Khaira, Left Wing
* Riley Stillman, Defenseman
* Marc Crawford, Assistant Coach
* Tomas Mitell, Assistant Coach
* Jimmy Waite, Goaltending Coach

Out of protocol:
* Jonathan Toews, Center

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Game Summary

Final pic.twitter.com/yaW0GhlIjU

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 28, 2021

Starting Lineup

T Johnson - Dach - Kubalik
DeBrincat - Kurashev - Hardman
Hagel - Toews - Carpenter
Gaudette - Entwistle - R Johnson

de Haan - S Jones
McCabe - Murphy
Gustafsson - Mitchell

Lankinen
Fleury

Scratches:
Strome

Scoring Recap

1st Goal (1-0): Dach (Kurashev, S Jones) PP
2nd Goal (2-0): DeBrincat (S Jones)
3rd Goal (2-1): Tavares (Marner, Rielly)
4th Goal (2-2): Kampf (Sandin, Kase)
5th Goal (2-3): Nylander (Matthews) OT

SOG For/Against: 29/40
PP: 1-for-3
PK: 3-for-3
Faceoffs Won: 42%

FINAL: Maple Leafs 3, #Blackhawks 2 (OT)

Shot attempts: 76-42 TOR
Shots on goal: 39-29 TOR
5-on-5 scoring chances: 20-18 TOR
5-on-5 high danger chances: 4-3 CHI pic.twitter.com/J3f5yKjS5i

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) October 28, 2021

Thoughts & Notes

* Seth Jones was steady in all zones with quick, instinctual, and intelligent moves to defensively negate developing plays and to advance the puck offensively; also, he made several subtle plays that either killed the other team's momentum and generated momentum for his team.

* Last night was Jake McCabe's best game as a member of the Blackhawks by virtue of him maintaining tight gaps, blocking shots, deflecting pucks, wielding an active stick, and playing the body.

* Constantly vocal on the ice barking and pointing out directions to his teammates, Ian Mitchell turned in a respectable defensive effort despite still standing to gain more strength.

* Dominik Kubalik struggled with puck control and passing all night but his effort and hustle were still present, especially backchecking after team turnovers and rubbing out the opponent along the boards.

Highlights

Goal by Kirby Dach

Kirby Dach gives us a 1-0 lead pic.twitter.com/5si7Yr1lf8

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 27, 2021

Goal by Alex DeBrincat

DeBrincat makes it 2-0 pic.twitter.com/brBVtl2j84

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 28, 2021

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