Former Treasurer Embezzles Hockey Funds | Vancouver News

A former treasurer drained nearly $45,000 from a minor hockey league’s accounts over seven months, leaving the team nearly bankrupt and jeopardizing youth programs. Smith admitted guilt, repaid $20,000, and the rest sat in his lawyer’s account awaiting return. He’s no longer treasurer, and the league now requires dual approval for e-transfers. Facing court, Smith sought a clean slate with a conditional discharge, citing mental health struggles and a messy divorce, but the judge sided with the Crown, sentencing him to 12 months of probation with strict conditions — including curfew, sobriety, full repayment, and an apology — and a criminal record. Failure could mean jail time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b19140ff8ed8204a