3 weeks Ago By Connor McCrory
As the Los Angeles Kings competed against the Edmonton Oilers for a strong position in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, commencing April 19, fans flocked to catch the opening round of postseason action. Outside the arena, however, activist Jeane Marie and a throng of protesters gathered to advocate for domestic violence (DV) survivors. The demonstration took place precisely one year after DV accusations were dismissed against Boston Bruins player Milan Lucic when Brittany Lucic, his spouse for over a decade, chose not to testify following the alleged assault incident in November 2023, as reported by USA Today.
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"We're not here to protect reputations - we're here to protect survivors." Rally organizers underscored their intent to The Mirror US: "This is not just a demonstration; it's a public reckoning," stressing the rally's significance and the demands laid forth by survivors unto the NHL." At the doorstep of the Crypto Arena, Jeane spoke about the drive behind the movement: pressing the NHL and L.
A. Kings to enact measures immediately to address player misconduct. "We urge the NHL, we urge the L.
A. Kings, to please enforce rules and guidelines and make a change today," she voiced to Daily Express US. She added emphatically, "There are so many athletes who beat their wives and girlfriends, and it always gets swept under the rug.
The NHL is not taking accountability for implementing policies to stop it from happening." Joining the cause, actor and activist Tyler Sebago took a firm stand with Jeane at the rally, declaring, "Every other major American sports league has a clear domestic violence policy," as he addressed the gathered media. Sebago continued, forcefully advocating that, "The NHL needs to stop hiding behind publicists and PR stunts and enact a clear set of policies that lay down the ground rules for those who choose to abuse.
" In terms of future action, Jeane expressed her hope for DV survivors, beyond those married within the NHL community, to unite with her in effort of safeguarding individuals who haven’t yet spoken out about their suffering. To that end, Jeane has put forth a petition to bolster her campaign ..
