Police to detail assault case vs. 5 hockey players
Five NHL players, including four current players, have been charged with sexual assault stemming from a 2018 case involving Canada's world junior hockey team.
The case has brought attention to the issue of sexual assault within Canadian hockey and led to revelations about secret slush funds used to pay out settlements on claims of sexual assault and abuse. [ more ]
Former NHL player Formenton turns himself in over sexual assault allegations
Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an alleged sexual assault by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
Hockey Canada has previously paid an undisclosed settlement to a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by players from the team. [ more ]