NHL sets December 1 return date for players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
The NHL has declared five former Canadian World Junior players eligible to return on December 1. This follows their acquittal in a sexual assault trial. Goaltender Carter Hart and others were charged but later acquitted. The NHL emphasized their behavior was unacceptable. The NHL Players’ Association supports the resolution. Uncertainty remains about immediate team signings.
The NHL has declared five former Canadian World Junior players eligible to return on December 1. This follows their acquittal in a sexual assault trial. Goaltender Carter Hart and others were charged but later acquitted. The NHL emphasized their behavior was unacceptable. The NHL Players’ Association supports the resolution. Uncertainty remains about immediate team signings.
