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Former Canadian world junior hockey players face sex assault charges

Feb 2, 2024
20:57
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Former Canadian world junior hockey players face sex assault charges in a troubling story. Katie Strang, a senior investigative writer with The Athletic, discusses the charges and potential changes in hockey since the scandal. The podcast explores the ongoing sex assault case, reactions from the hockey community, and the need for positive change in hockey culture.
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Quick takeaways

  • Former Canadian World Junior Hockey players are facing charges for sexual assault in connection to a 2018 incident.
  • Hockey Canada and the NHL have undergone investigations and leadership changes, but the extent of meaningful change in hockey culture remains uncertain.

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Details of the 2018 group assault allegation

In 2018, a lawsuit was made public, involving a young woman who claimed to be a victim of a gang rape by members of the Canadian World Junior Hockey Team. The incident allegedly took place in a hotel room after a celebratory gala. The woman detailed acts of assault, degradation, and humiliation, while players encouraged her to engage in non-consensual sexual acts. The lawsuit was settled out of court by Hockey Canada.

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