Joel Quenneville RESIGNS as Florida Panthers head coach over Kyle Beech sexual assault claims at Chicago Blackhawks

THE Florida Panthers head coach who is the second winningest in NHL history resigned on Thursday, two days after he was among those implicated for failing to act after a Chicago Blackhawks player reported he was sexually assaulted by another coach in 2010.

Joel Quenneville announced he was stepping down after discussing his role in what happened in Chicago during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, when Kyle Beach reported he sexually assaulted by then-Blackhawks video assistant Brad Aldrich.

Getty Images – GettyTHE Florida Panthers coach resigned on Thursday, two days after he was among those implicated for failing to act after a player reported he was sexually assaulted back in 2010[/caption]

“Joel made the decision to resign and the Florida Panthers accepted that resignation,” Panthers President Matthew Caldwell said.

Quenneville is a storied team leader, having racked up the second most victories in NHL history.

His resignation comes with nearly three years and $15million remaining on his Panthers contract.

Assistant coach under Quenneville, Andrew Brunette has been hired to serve as the team’s interim coach as the unbeaten Panthers take to the ice in Detroit on Friday night.

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