The after-shocks of the recent riots in Vancouver will be felt by rioters, victims, hockey players and police alike for many days yet to come. News has been breaking daily about the identities of individuals caught on film. Nathan Kotylak, an all-star water polo player in Canada is one such individual that has been identified and called out for his disgraceful actions during the post game riot.
Water Polo Canada provided this youngster with a scholarship to the University of Calgary, where the young hopelful could join the University's water polo team and study towards a university degree. He was recently added to Canada's national team and had his sights set on being an Olympian and representing Canada on the world wide stage. Now, his reputation and image will be greatly tarnished, most likely forever.
A huge opportunity has all been forfieted, at least should be, thanks to the young man's decision to destroy public and private property while partaking in the Stanley Cup Finals riot in downtown Vancouver after the Canucks lost game 7 at home to the Boston Bruins.
The website blog publicshamingeternus.wordpress.com has posted a photo of Nathan Kotylak placing a burning rag inside the gas tank of a Vancouver Police Department cruiser parked on the street. Wearing a Cancuks jersey and being egged on by the
surrounding crowd, the young man seems to be enjoying himself as he causes thousands of dollars of property damage and costs the city of Vancouver thousands more in resources to clean up the mess he is making.
A public outcry has been raised and many have commented on the website forum about what the fate of the young athlete should be. He has also been called out on Facebook, www.who-sucks.com and other social media sites. He is reportedly listed as a member of Canada's national under-18 Water Polo team, and could quite possibly get away with a "slap on the wrist" because he was a minor at the time of the incident. His conviction and punishment has yet to be determined.
The University of Calgary and Canada's national water polo organization will surely be making some tough decisions in the eyes of the public following this incident.
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