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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 »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 »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
Read More »Concordia women’s hockey team hoping to win nationals
The Concordia women’s hockey team has been dominant in the 2023/2024 season and hopes the momentum can carry them to winning a national championship. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s hope for women’s, men’s Olympic berths in field hockey dashed
Canada led 1-0 for three quarters but conceded five late goals to lose 5-1 to Spain at a women’s Olympic field hockey qualifier Tuesday, effectively ending its bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics. The Canadian men saw their qualifying bid end in a 3-2 loss to Chile. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada men thumped by Germany in opening game at Olympic field hockey qualifier
The Canadian men’s field hockey team’s bid for Olympic qualification got off to a tough start Monday with a 9-0 loss to Germany at an FIH Olympic Qualifier. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Chloe Primerano-led Canadians breeze to bronze medal at U18 hockey worlds
Chloe Primerano of North Vancouver, B.C., scored twice and added an assist to lead Canada to an 8-1 victory over Finland on Sunday in the bronze-medal game at the world women’s under-18 hockey championship in Zug. Switzerland. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian women’s field hockey team keeps Olympic dream alive with win at qualifying tourney
The Canadian women’s field hockey team blanked Malaysia 3-0 on Sunday, bouncing back from an opening 2-0 loss to Britain at an FIH Olympic Qualifier in Valencia, Spain. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian field hockey teams prepare for last-chance qualifiers for Paris Olympics
Both the men’s and women’s Canadian field hockey teams must finish in the top-three of eight teams at their upcoming qualifying tournaments to earn a berth to Paris. CBC | Sports News
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