Imagine an anti-hierarchical sports culture. Imagine a sports culture that treats players like human beings and not simultaneously gods with impunity (because they do harm too) and pawns without power. Imagine a sports culture that isn’t structured around the perpetuation of abuse. Because the abuse isn’t a side effect, it’s an extension of the abuse of pushing your body past its limits and being shamed when you take care of yourself. Imagine a sports culture where Kyle Beach was protected and Scott Bowman could pursue his journey of change outside the NHL but NEVER be allowed back where he victimized players














