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Hockey Canada has been rocked by allegations of sexual assault, which led to its leadership — CEO Scott Smith and the entire board of directors — stepping down Tuesday amid blistering criticism. Savage said last week that meaningful change was needed at Hockey Canada before the tournament could take place.

Ontario MP Chris Bittle says that includes making sure there are consequences when athletes, coaches or others behave inappropriately, including being barred from wearing the Maple Leaf in competition.

The Sens have switched the top two centres around since the start of camp, such that Norris is now between Giroux and DeBrincat, and Stützle is between Tkachuk and Batherson.

The Congo-born Gatineau resident was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 Canadian Football League draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and spent the 2021 season with the team.

In an unrelated matter, the NHL has opened an investigation into Tampa Bay Lightinging defenceman Ian Cole after he was accused of sexually assaulting and grooming a minor in a statement posted to Twitter on the weekend.

Hockey Canada said in a statement an interim management committee will guide the organization until a new board, which is set to be elected in December, appoints Smith's successor.

The Blue Jays went 46-28 under the 42-year-old Schneider, who took over as interim manager after Charlie Montoyo’s dismissal on July 13.

The departures came hours after Bauer Hockey became the latest major sponsor to cut ties, saying it would pause its role as the official equipment provider to Hockey Canada’s men’s teams and its sponsorship of men’s tournaments.

Field manager Bobby Brown led the Titans to a 56-39 record in their inaugural 2022 campaign.

Jessie Fleming, Janine Beckie and Clarissa Larisey had the other Canada goals at Estadio Municipal de Chapin. Veteran Sophie Schmidt, earning her 216th cap, provided an offensive spark off the bench.