Team Under Investigation After Coach Placed Bounty On Players Head

The controversy surrounding 17-year-old defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts in the OHL has escalated following a Jan. 18 game against the Wolves. Aitcheson delivered a hard, but legal, hit to Wolves forward Nathan Villeneuve, sparking an altercation that saw him fighting Villeneuve's teammate Nolan Collins.

Days later, as the two teams prepared to face off again, rumors surfaced of a bounty allegedly placed on Aitcheson's head. Concerned for his safety, the Colts opted not to dress him for the rematch against Sudbury, prompting an investigation by the Ontario Hockey League into the Wolves' involvement.


As the league probes the allegations, the situation draws comparisons to a scene from the iconic film "Slap Shot," where a bounty is placed on a player's head. With the OHL now involved, the parallels to the movie have taken on a stark reality.



With the Wolves and Colts scheduled to meet again on Feb. 28 in Sudbury, resolution is crucial for Aitcheson's safety. As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on the OHL for updates on this concerning incident.