US EditionPlayers acquitted in Hockey Canada trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1
- Following their clearance of charges in a 2018 sexual assault case related to Hockey Canada, five players are eligible to rejoin the NHL once their suspensions conclude on December 1, 2025.
- The players faced charges after an investigation reopened in 2022, but were fully acquitted by Justice Maria Carroccia on July 24 following a two-month trial.
- The players, all unrestricted free agents and former Canadian world junior team members, can sign with NHL teams starting October 15 and expressed regret to league officials post-verdict.
- Marty Walsh, head of the NHLPA, stated during a media event in Milan that the acquittals mean the players ought to be permitted to resume playing, while the NHL described the incidents as "deeply troubling and unacceptable."
- The league and union resolved the suspension period to avoid further dispute, and the players’ return signals a closure to the legal and professional uncertainty since 2018.
92 Articles
92 Articles
The High Point Enterprise
Canadian players acquitted in assault case can return to NHL December 1
Five Canadian ice hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges will be suspended to start the NHL season but can return December 1, the league said Thursday.
NHL Says All 5 Players Acquitted in Hockey Canada Sex Assault Case Can Return to League in December
The five hockey players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case will be permitted to return to the NHL after Dec. 1. The NHL said that the players, who are unrestricted free agents, are permitted to sign with a team on or after Oct. 15 while waiting for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Carter Hart were all charged with one count of sexual assault after a woman alleged they sexually assaul…
NHL makes 5 players acquitted of sexual assault charges eligible Dec. 1
By Stephen Whyno NEW YORK — The NHL is reinstating five players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 when they were members of Canada’s world junior team, announcing Thursday they will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and take part in games Dec. 1. The move comes roughly seven weeks since Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty by a judge in Lond…
They are suspended until 1 December, but they will be able to agree with an NHL team from 15 October.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
