Last week a photo surfaced that showed a Colorado Eagles staff member dressed as Akim Aliu in blackface at a team party in 2011. Tony Deynzer, head equipment manager for the team, was placed on administrative leave after the incident became public.
Deynzer and Aliu had a private conversation since where an apology was issued and accepted, according to a statement released by Aliu and the Eagles on Tuesday.
Aliu requested that Deynzer, still with the Eagles, does not lose his job over this incident.
In a joint statement, all parties involved shared that they will join together to promote diversity and positive change within the sport.