Vancouver Giants fined after scout makes ‘inappropriate remarks’ to female reporter
League commissioner Dan Near said the remark was inappropriate and not reflective of the WHL’s standards of respect and inclusion.
- The WHL fined the Vancouver Giants $5,000 on Saturday after head scout Terry Bonner made an inappropriate comment to a female reporter during the league's draft broadcast.
- Bonner made the remark on May 6 during the WHL Prospects Draft after the team selected Eli Vickers with the third overall pick.
- During the interview, 85-year-old Bonner told the reporter, "Well, thank you very much, you're a very good-looking girl," before discussing the selection.
- WHL Commissioner Dan Near announced the fine Saturday, stating the remarks were "regardless of intent, not reflective of the organization" standards of respect and inclusion.
- Near emphasized that "accountability is a cornerstone value of our league" that includes all staff, while Bonner has served in the Giants' front office since 2001-2002.
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Vancouver Giants fined after scout makes ‘inappropriate remarks’ to female reporter - Creston Valley Advance
The Vancouver Giants have been hit with a $5,000 fine after the team’s head scout called a female reporter “good looking” during a broadcast of the WHL Prospects Draft. League commissioner Dan Near announced the fine Saturday morning (May 9), calling the remarks “regardless of intent, not reflective of the organization’s standards of respect and inclusion.” The comment was made by Terry Bonner after the club took Eli Vickers with the third overa…
Canadian hockey team FINED $5000 after scout paid compliment to female reporter
“Well, thank you very much, you’re a very good-looking girl."
Vancouver Giants fined after scout makes ‘inappropriate remarks’ to female reporter - Grand Forks Gazette
The Vancouver Giants have been hit with a $5,000 fine after the team’s head scout called a female reporter “good looking” during a broadcast of the WHL Prospects Draft. League commissioner Dan Near announced the fine Saturday morning (May 9), calling the remarks “regardless of intent, not reflective of the organization’s standards of respect and inclusion.” The comment was made by Terry Bonner after the club took Eli Vickers with the third overa…
Vancouver Giants fined after scout makes ‘inappropriate remarks’ to female reporter - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The Vancouver Giants have been hit with a $5,000 fine after the team’s head scout called a female reporter “good looking” during a broadcast of the WHL Prospects Draft. League commissioner Dan Near announced the fine Saturday morning (May 9), calling the remarks “regardless of intent, not reflective of the organization’s standards of respect and inclusion.” The comment was made by Terry Bonner after the club took Eli Vickers with the third overa…
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