A CBC News investigation of dozens of publicly reported sexual assault cases involving junior hockey players found a conviction rate of 15 per cent compared to 42 per cent for other cases. CBC’s Jonathon Gatehouse breaks down the factors that could give players the edge in court. CBC | Sports News
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Key legal questions as 5 ex-Canadian world junior hockey players in sex assault case set for 1st court hearing
With five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team set for their first court hearing today, lawyers not involved in the case weigh in on how the proceedings in London, Ont., and the trial to come could play out. Four NHL players, now on leave from their teams, and one former NHLer face sexual assault charges. CBC | ...
Read More »NHL commissioner says it’s not ‘necessary’ to suspend NHL players charged with sexual assault
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday it’s not “necessary” for the NHL to suspend without pay four players who have been criminally charged with sexual assault. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NHLer Michael McLeod faces 2 charges in sexual assault case involving 4 other ex-Canadian world junior players
New Jersey Devils centre Michael McLeod faces two charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in 2018 in London, Ont., that has also led to one charge each against four other then members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. The five players are expected in a London court on Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »PWHL players look to showcase women’s game at NHL all-star weekend
NHL players don’t typically bring their “A” game to all-star weekend. It’s a chance to relax, have fun and take part in some light competition. CBC | Sports News
Read More »5 former Canadian world junior hockey players now face sexual assault charges
Lawyers for Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, Dillon Dubé of the Calgary Flames and Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers confirmed Tuesday the NHL players have been charged with sexual assault related to an alleged group incident in 2018 in London, Ont., when they were members of Canada’s World Junior hockey team. CBC | Sports ...
Read More »Tennis players briefed on new ‘Premium Tour’ with developments moving quickly
A major shakeup to the tennis calendar could be on the way. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Under the radar: PWHLers weigh in on most underrated players
Before the regular season began, CBC Sports asked more than 30 PWHL players who they thought was the most underrated player heading into the league’s inaugural season. Twenty-six different names emerged, with players often wanting to highlight a new teammate who impressed them during training camp. CBC | Sports News
Read More »West Brom vs Wolves suspended as players leave pitch and police hit fans with batons
The FA Cup derby between West Brom and Wolves was suspended due to crowd trouble. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »5 former Canadian world junior hockey players expected to face sex assault charges: report
Five former 2018 world junior hockey players are expected to surrender themselves to police in London, Ont., to face sexual assault charges in a high-profile case that embroiled the sport’s governing body in controversy, the Globe and Mail reports. CBC | Sports News
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