National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman refuses to talk about sanctions against 2018 Canada Junior Team players accused of sexual assault until legal proceedings are over.
“At this time, the most responsible and prudent thing for us to do is to await the conclusion of the legal proceedings, after which we will respond appropriately at that time,” Bettman said Friday before the competition. All-Star Skills from the NHL All-Star Game.
Legal documents indicate that Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Michael McLeod will all be charged with sexual assault. The case is expected to go to court on Monday.
The documents also state that McLeod will face an additional charge “for his participation in a criminal act.”
“I have used the words abhorrent, reprehensible, horrible and unacceptable several times to describe the alleged behavior,” Bettman added. These words continue to apply. ”
These charges will be filed in connection with allegations of sexual assault that were made by an individual who is identified by the initials “EM” on June 19, 2018.
The players who will be charged have all obtained permission from their respective clubs to be absent for an indefinite period.
