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Five 2018 World Junior Players Leave Amid Assault Probe

12/1/2025

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Five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team have taken indefinite leaves from their clubs due to a sexual assault investigation.
Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton were acquitted of charges in July 2023.
Foote signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves, while Hart joined the Vegas Golden Knights.
McLeod plays for Avangard Omsk in the KHL, and Formenton is with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
The NHL stated their conduct did not meet the "highest level of moral integrity."

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Five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team have taken indefinite leaves from their clubs due to a sexual assault investigation.
Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton were acquitted of charges in July 2023.
Foote signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves, while Hart joined the Vegas Golden Knights.
McLeod plays for Avangard Omsk in the KHL, and Formenton is with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
The NHL stated their conduct did not meet the "highest level of moral integrity."