Authorities have scheduled a news conference to discuss sexual assault charges against four current NHL players and a former NHL player who were on Canada's world junior hockey team in 2018. The players charged are Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton.
A woman sued Hockey Canada in 2022, alleging sexual assault by eight members of the team. It was revealed that Hockey Canada had secret slush funds to pay out settlements on claims of sexual assault and abuse.
The case is being investigated by London police and the NHL. The players are on indefinite leave from their teams.