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"In response to the letter, Aliu called what Peters wrote "misleading, insincere and concerning," according to a statement Thursday that was first Treliving called the allegations against Peters "repulsive" and his review of the incident "the most difficult" experience of his career.

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Flames head coach Bill Peters has resigned during an investigation after a former player accused him of using a racial slur during an interaction years ago. Treliving said the Flames had no knowledge of the alleged incidents when they hired Peters last year.“The subject matter we have been dealing with over the last few days is difficult, it’s hard and it does not in any way reflect the core values of the Calgary Flames,” he said. I have regretted the incident since it happened, and I now also apologize to anyone negatively affected by my words," he said.

"Associate coach Geoff Ward has been named interim coach. Assistant coach Geoff Ward, who was behind the bench for the team’s win Wednesday in Buffalo, will take over on an interim basis.


In the wake of allegations that he verbally and physically abused his players in prior jobs, Peters resigned as head coach of the Flames on Friday.

Both independently corroborated Aliu's accusation, according to the report.Peters' statement confirmed one incident in a dressing room.

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Bill Peters is a goner.

Thanks for contacting us. Aliu was traded in June 2010 to the Atlanta Thrashers and is currently a free agent.

"In a letter addressed to Treliving on Wednesday, Peters said he was sorry. He said the organization "knew nothing" about the allegations at the time Peters was hired.

“It’s been a difficult time, but we are gong to move forward.” "Although it was an isolated and immediately regrettable incident, I take responsibility for what I said.

"He said two teammates from Rockford were in the room at the time of the alleged incident. I was too scared to speak up.

"After the incident, I was rightfully challenged about my use of language, and I immediately returned to the dressing room to apologize to the team.

“He said, ‘I’m sick of hearing this n—–s f—— other n—–s in the ass stuff.’”Teammates of Aliu confirmed the alleged incident, though Peters since claimed it was an “isolated” episode. "From our standpoint, you want people to feel safe, secure," Treliving said. The statement was made in a moment of frustration and does not reflect my personal values," he wrote. I beat myself up every day over it. "It's been a difficult time, but we are gong to move forward.