The Canadian Hockey League today responded to a class-action hazing and abuse lawsuit filed by some former CHL players.

The response said the leagues are deeply troubled by the allegations in the suit and not indicative of the leading experience players receive in the CHL today.

Yesterday, the CHL board of directors agreed to the appointment of an independent review panel to review current policies and practices as it relates to hazing, abuse, harassment and bullying, as well as the idea that players don't' feel comfortable reporting these behaviours.

Former Ontario Hockey League and National Hockey League player Dan Carcillo and former Lethbridge Hurricane Garrett Taylor filed the class-action suit, which describes in graphic detail how both players were assaulted, harassed and humiliated by their teammates and team officials, while complaints about these behaviours went without being responded to. 

The allegations have not been proven in court. 

The full text of the CHL's response can be found here.