Chicago Blackhawks fans react to news of Stan Bowman's resignation

Stan Bowman has officially stepped down as general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks this afternoon, along with senior vice president of hockey operations Al MacIsaac after investigations into the handling of disturbing sexual assault allegations against former team video coach Brad Aldrich.

The investigation revealed that Bowman and the franchise committed “inadequate procedures and mishandling of 2010 matter related to conduct of former video coach Brad Aldrich.”

Bowman released the following statement shortly after his decision was made public: 

“Eleven years ago, while serving in my first year as general manager, I was made aware of potential inappropriate behavior by a then-video coach involving the player,” Bowman said in a statement. “I promptly reported the matter to the then-President and CEO [McDonough] who committed to handling the matter. I learned this year that the inappropriate behavior involved a serious allegation of sexual assault. I relied on the direction of my superior that he would take appropriate action. Looking back, now knowing he did not handle the matter promptly, I regret assuming he would do so.”

Meanwhile, the reaction on social media was swift and immediate from the team fan base, who's patience is already stretched thin due to the team's woeful 0-5-1 start to the season.