The Current Sexual assault trial of 5 ex-world junior hockey players begins
Apr 24, 2025
Robyn Doolittle, an investigative reporter with The Globe and Mail, and Landon Kenney, an educator with the Ontario Hockey League's Onside program, delve into the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players. They discuss the critical legal focus on consent and challenge societal biases surrounding sexual assault victims. The conversation highlights the urgent need for consent education within hockey culture, advocating for transformative workshops to reshape harmful norms and foster accountability in sports.
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Consent Is Central And Complex
- The trial focuses heavily on the complex issue of consent during a sexual assault case involving intoxication and multiple accused.
- Consent must be specific, voluntary, and can be revoked, challenging common stereotypes about assault victims.
Complainant's Account of Incident
- EM describes meeting some players at a bar and having consensual sex with one player before others joined leading to alleged assault.
- She felt coerced and intoxicated during hours-long events in a hotel room with players she did not know.
Hockey Culture's Impact Revealed
- Hockey culture often normalizes partying, alcohol, and sexual activity that can blur boundaries and contribute to harmful behaviors.
- The case prompted national discussion about the culture surrounding elite hockey players and their attitudes toward sex.