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  • September 2, 2022
    On Tuesday, regarding Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters and racist commentshe allegedly made toward former playerAkim Aliu during a stint in which both men were employed by the AHL'sRockford IceHogs." Peters walked in before a morning pre-game skate and said 'Hey Akim, I'm sick of you playing that n s.' He said 'I'm sick of hearing this ns fing other ns in the a s stuff,'" Aliu told . "He then walked out like nothing ever happened. You could hear a pin drop in the room, everything went dead silent. I just sat down in my stall, didn't say a word."Akim Aliu shares his story with , how current coach Bill Peters repeatedly hurled racial epithets in front of him, and why he believes that incident "ruined my career before it started."Full story: Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) MORE:Following the Flames' 3-2 overtime lo s to the Penguins on Monday night, Peters was . Peters was also not with the teamin any fashion for practice on Tuesday.The NHL released in response toAliu's accusation: "The behavior that has been alleged is repugnant and unacceptable. We will have no further https://www.oilersjerseymall.com/bill-ranford-jersey comment until we have had an opportunity to look into the matter more thoroughly."Here are some of the most notable reactions to the allegation.Brad Treliving, Flames general manager"This is a subject matter that has no place in our organization and so the magnitude and the serious nature that we take this allegation is very high," Treliving saidafter Calgary's practice on Tuesday. "Throughout the evening, last night and into this morning, we are starting an investigation into the incident ... Bill has not been relieved of his duties. We are continuing this ongoing investigation right now. "A statement from GM Brad Treliving in Buffalo. Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) Mark Giordano, Flames player"We know it's obviously a tough situation. We knew that coming into the rink today," the Flames captain told reporters following practice. "Obviously we're all adults and profe sionals and we know the situation and I thought the guys got out on the ice and had a good practice."I think the world we live in today especially, you gotta be accountable and I think we all know there's no place for any of that sort of stuff in society but also you have to respect that the allegations are just that right now and you gotta go through the proce s. Likewe had a meeting with Tri (Treliving) about it and we'll go from there as players. But like I said, it's really a tough https://www.oilersjerseymall.com/mark-fayne-jersey , tough situation and a tough spot to be in but I thought we handled it well today and we'll move on.""I thought we had a good high-tempo practice, try and get this last game tomorrow, have a road trip and get home."Mark Giordano talks about today's skate in Buffalo. Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) Oliver Kylington, Flames player"It's tough like you said. Never, in this organization (have I ever experienced anything racially-driven). I've been treated fairly. I've been treated respectful," Kylington told reporters."This has never occurred to me before. It's tough news. It's hard. Sometimes you wonder how you would think of it."We're a family in there and we are sticking up for each other. I think we're handling it in the right way. I don't know what 'right way' is the right way but we are handling it as a family and we're going to work through it." defenceman Oliver Kylington speaks with the media in Buffalo. Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) Milan Lucic, Flames player"It's tough," the Flames forward said. "You can't ignore what's going on on the outside. Obviously some serious accusations that are unacceptable, not only in hockey but in the world.""It's a serious thing and the Flames and the whole hockey world are going to do a thorough investigation."Milan Lucic speaks with the media following today's skate in Buffalo. Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) Lucic did admit to not knowing his coach "too personally," as he has only been playing under Peters for two months.Michal Jordan, formerplayer1) Never wish anything bad https://www.oilersjerseymall.com/adam-larsson-jersey to the person but you get what you deserve Bill.After years making it to the NHL had experience with the worst coach ever by far.Kicking me and punching other player to the head during the game... Michal Jordan (@TheBigCzech23) 2) then pretending like nothing happened...couldnt believe my eyes what can happen in the best league.. happy that i dont have to go thrue that stuff on daily basics anymore. Michal Jordan (@TheBigCzech23) Former player Michal Jordan confirms to that there were "multiple" physical altercations between coach Bill Peters and players in Carolina."He kicked me pretty hard in the back during a game," Jordan said. "Even the trainers and the other guys saw it." Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) Jordan played two seasons under Peters with the Carolina Hurricanes from 2014-16.Sean McMorrow, formerplayerIf you think Mike Commodore had harsh words for Babcock you are in for a treat to hear what I would have to say about Bill Peters ... Worst human being to ever coach me ... treated me terrible on a AHL team (IceHogs) where I won a League Award for Community Service. Sean McMorrow (@sheriffmcmorrow) McMorrow played under Peters during the2008-09 season with the Rockford https://www.oilersjerseymall.com/andrej-sekera-jersey IceHogs.Zach Boychuk, former playerSo whats everyones thoughts on the Bill Peters & Akim Aliu situation? Can people make comments without getting all the facts? I liked playing for Billy. Does he have some old school in him? Yes I think he does. Does that make him a bad person? Maybe it does? Times are changing Zach Boychuk (@ZachBoychuk) Im very interested to see what his comments are. I think as a coach theres always a fine line. In todays world sometimes those fine lines are cro sed and hard to go back on. Just ask https://www.oilersjerseymall.com/jean-francois-jacques-jersey Don Cherry. Zach Boychuk (@ZachBoychuk) Did I say its ok to use the N-word? No. Did I say its ok to abuse players? No. Did I actually take either side? No I didnt. Its important to read the words. Its important to get all the facts. Its important to spread awarene s about situations like this. We can all learn Zach Boychuk (@ZachBoychuk) Boychuk played under Peters with the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2014-15 season.Jiri Tlusty, former playerEx-NHL player Jiri Tlusty about Bill Peters:"He's arrogant. Wish players don't have to meet that man again. He's not going to change. There were more stuff like that in Carolina. Kicking into Michal Jordan's back? That's acting like a rat." Robert Rampa (@RampaRobert15) Tlusty played under Peters with the Hurricanes during the 2014-15 season.Greg Wyshynski, ESPN reporterThree po sible reasons Bill Peters hasn't been fired by Flames:1. Lawyers haven't figured out this stuff yet.2. An actual investigation has to be done by the Flames so the lawyers can figure out this stuff.3. Buying time to give Peters a Hail Mary apology? Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) that No. 1 on that