We are urging the St. Louis Blues and the National Hockey League to implement immediate, meaningful reforms to address domestic violence and sexual assault within professional hockey. Recent roster decisions by the Blues, including players like Logan Mailloux and Milan Lucic with documented histories of assault and violence, highlight a systemic problem that demands urgent attention.

The NHL stands alone among major professional sports leagues in lacking a comprehensive, enforceable policy addressing domestic violence and sexual assault. This absence of clear standards allows individuals with documented histories of abuse to continue in prominent roles without transparent accountability measures, sending a troubling message to fans, survivors, and communities that athletic performance can overshadow serious off-ice conduct.

With domestic violence affecting over 10 million Americans annually, no institution—including professional sports—can remain passive in addressing this crisis.