DAWSON CREEK -- Training camp kicked off Saturday night for the Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks. As players arrived for the opening day of camp, they were met by protestors outside Memorial Arena.
Friends and family of Kiara Agnew gathered outside the arena to protest against alleged domestic violence.
They were there to demand that Ryan Friesen not be part of the organization in any capacity. Earlier this year, a Mexican Judge found Friesen not guilty of femicide in connection with the death of the 23 year Agnew.
While the prosecution has indicated the verdict in the case will be appealed, protestors allege that Kiara was also the victim of domestic violence in the past.
Agnew’s family have released a number of letters and text messages from Kiara, alleging she suffered from domestic violence.
Then late Sunday night, the Sr. Canucks responded with a statement:
“The Executive and coaching staff of the Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks would like to respond to recent events involving a player who has played for us in the past.
A decision was made that this individual would not be joining the team in any capacity.
We would like to strongly emphasize that this player has not notified the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks hockey team of his intent to rejoin the team and has not been part of our current try-outs.
We kindly ask that, moving forward, the general public respect that any comments about this situation will only come from the Executive and not our General Manager, coaching staff or players.
We also ask that you refrain from tagging or incorporating our team, coaching staff or players in posts pertaining to this situation.
It is hoped that we can all work together as we all make our way through this sensitive and difficult time.”
-The Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks Organization
None of the allegations in this story have been proven in a court of law.
