The NHL has been embroiled in a sexual assault scandal involving five Canadian hockey players: Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Michael McLeod. The case, which stems from a 2018 incident, has resulted in charges against the players and their teams are awaiting further legal action.
The incident occurred after the players celebrated their win at the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. They were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room. The police conducted an investigation at the time but no charges were filed until new evidence surfaced in 2022.
The Calgary Flames, Dube's team, have been affected by the scandal but continue to compete in the playoff hunt. Dube has taken an indefinite leave of absence for mental health reasons.
