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Five Ex-Junior Hockey Stars Face Trial Over Assault Claims

6/17/2025

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Story summary

Five former players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team are set to stand trial for the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room. While a video appears to show consent, the woman claims her emotions were misrepresented. All accused maintain their innocence, highlighting the critical complexities surrounding consent in this case.

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Story summary

Five former players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team are set to stand trial for the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room. While a video appears to show consent, the woman claims her emotions were misrepresented. All accused maintain their innocence, highlighting the critical complexities surrounding consent in this case.