Leaked transcript shows why Niagara IceDogs owners suspended

The Ontario Hockey League dropped a bit of a bomb shell earlier this week when it fined the Niagara IceDogs $150,000, while owners Billy and Joey Burke were suspended indefinitely and cannot apply for reinstatement until 2024. Many wondered exactly what had happened. The league would only say there was inappropriate conduct on a WhatsApp chat group used by the Burkes. A leaked transcript posted in several places on the internet now shows exactly why the suspension came about.

The Burkes were upset that their team had won a game 4-0, but the league decided to show just one of the goals that had been scored in a highlight reel. Here's the screenshot of the chat group:

Needless to say, some of the terms used here simply don't fly in today's world, nor should they. Following the leak of the transcript, the Burkes released a statement through the IceDogs social media account.

MUST READ

7 hours ago  |  By Tyler Ball Beloved TNT Analyst Paul Bissonnette Hospitalized After Horrible and Violent Crime: Six Arrested

10 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Canadian Team Reportedly Desperate to Make Massive Trade for a Top Defenseman

13 hours ago  |  By Aaron Itovitch Metropolitan Team Acquires Young First-Round Pick From the Nashville Predators

13 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Former Sharks Defenseman Doug Murray Shares Incredible Story About Joe Thornton's Generosity

14 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Shocking Turn of Events in New York: Former 50-Goal Scorer Placed on the Trade Block

15 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker Longtime NHL Referee Mike Hasenfratz Tragically Passes Away at the Age of 58

16 hours ago  |  By Aaron Itovitch NHL Hopeful Colin Brown Critically Injured in St. Louis Shooting: Community Rallies

19 hours ago  |  By Aaron Itovitch Don Cherry Brutally Calls Out Darnell Nurse for Actions Leading to Ryan Reaves' Suspension

MORE STORIES