Sexual offender blames Hockey Quebec

A Montreal North minor-league hockey coach convicted of sexual abuse is blaming Hockey Quebec for allowing him near children. 55-year-old Gilbert Dubé has been sentenced to five years in jail for sexually abusing four children on his teams.

Dubé was also convicted in 1993 for sexual touching.

He told reporters before his sentence hearing Tuesday that Hockey Quebec should have checked his background before permitting him to coach. Dubé says he's come into contact with over 400 youths during his 20 years of coaching. 

Although he's pleaded guilty to six counts,  Dubé vows he has protected most of the young players.

Dubé's own son contacted police in 2002 after finding photos of victims on Dubé's computer. It wasn't until another victim came forward that Dubé was charged in 2009. According to the prosecution, he targeted boys from underprivileged families.