The Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League have released its head athletic trainer and equipment manager.

In a tweet from the club, they say Jamie Leblanc is being released effective immediately after revelations of a recent pattern of demaning and derogatory comments, threatening behaviour and unprofessional conduct that is inconsistent with the values of the organization and league.

Please refer to the attached message from the Swift Current Broncos Hockey Club pic.twitter.com/T8ELV84mCY

— Swift Current Broncos (@SCBroncos) December 2, 2019

What exactly was said and done is not known with the team saying they will not be making any further comments on this.

Leblanc has been with the team since 2001.