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A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations that have led to charges
A timeline of events that led to Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote being charged in connection to sexual assault allegations involving Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team. Their attorneys have said all five are not guilty. Jan. 5, 2018 —...
All players from 2018 world junior team remain suspended by Hockey Canada pending appeal
Hockey Canada said Monday all 22 players from its 2018 world junior team remain suspended from representing the country at any international tournaments where the federation has control over rosters — including the Olympics and world championships — in light of sexual assault charges filed...
Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL. Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five of those players, including...
NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, cleared to play for 1st time since '14
TORONTO (AP) — NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade. The world's top hockey league will allow its players to participate in the Winter Games in 2026 in Milan and in 2030 under an agreement announced Friday by the NHL, NHL Players’...
Arizona Coyotes arena situation remains a concern with no long-term plan for where they will play
TORONTO (AP) — Past the midway point of their second season in a 5,000-seat arena, the Arizona Coyotes still do not have a concrete plan for a long-term home. While NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman voiced optimism about owner Alex Meruelo getting something done to keep the team in the...
NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players facing sexual assault charges in a 2018 case involving Canada’s world junior team that year, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday. Addressing the situation at...
NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
TORONTO (AP) — In the aftermath of the 2023 NHL All-Star skills competition that was confusing, disjointed and went off poorly in the arena and on television, Gary Bettman asked Connor McDavid for his thoughts. The long-serving commissioner wanted to know what the reigning MVP,...
Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms Monday with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the season, adding the veteran winger to the hottest team in the NHL nearly two months since the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for unacceptable conduct. ...
