Statement From Darren DeDobbelaer

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Lucentem Sports & Entertainment Law
Layth Gafoor | 416 731 5062 | layth@lucentem.com

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEMENT OF DARREN DEDOBBELAER
(OWNER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF NIAGARA ICEDOGS)

NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA – May 5, 2023 – Yesterday I spoke with and received the decision of the OHL Commissioner regarding the findings of their investigation against the Niagara IceDogs. It was also yesterday that I received confirmation regarding the sanctions against me and our team.

At this point, we are fully cooperating with the Commissioner’s office, and I have had my legal counsel move toward filing an appeal of this sanction.

But it must be noted that I have yet to receive a copy of the report of the OHL’s investigation and I would ask the Commissioner’s office to provide said document to me and my legal counsel for immediate review. I take these allegations very seriously, so it is imperative that I be given an opportunity to review the OHL’s findings, in detail, with my legal counsel.

We are also working in earnest to ensure that we provide supports to our players and their families during this difficult time, given the uncertainly they all face. I will be working with the interim management team to put those supports in place.

I look forward to filing my appeal and defending my position.

I would ask you to direct all comments and inquiries to my legal counsel at Lucentem Sports and Entertainment Law.