Five NHLers are set to be charged in the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case.
Four NHLers – Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube & Cal Foote – have been directed to surrender to London police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event.
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 30, 2024
From @rwesthead:… pic.twitter.com/8JeYMibBJt
The Calgary Flames, for whom Dillon Dube played for, released a statement yesterday following the direction to surrender that they were not made aware of the charges againt Dube when he requested a leave of absence.
"We have now become aware of the charge of sexual assault that has been laid against Dillon Dube. We take this matter very seriously. Because the matter is now pending legal proceedings, we will have no further comment at this time. We had no knowledge of pending charges at the time Dillon’s request for a leave of absence was granted."
Press Release
Do the Flames have a plausible case for deniability that Dube was under the eye of the investigation? Did only previous management know? I can't tell, but considering how full hockey is with under the table deals and gossip, I'm surprised they weren't prepared for this.
I've heard that some of the players were directed by their lawyers not to tell their teams any details about potential charges. Not sure how this played out in Calgary, but something to keep in mind.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) January 30, 2024
Here are some statements from the accused through their lawyers.
Representative for Calgary’s Dillon Dube confirm to The Athletic he’s been charged with sexual assault by London Police.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) January 30, 2024
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/Wko1G6M7mj
The lawyers for #flyers goalie Carter Hart confirm that he has been charged with one count of sexual assault and say he will provide a "full response to this false allegation in th proper forum, a court of law." pic.twitter.com/8H0WW1oIzz
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 30, 2024
Flipping pages, Easton Cowan extended his point streak again past 15 games. He is nearly playing at two points per game.
#LeafsForever prospect Easton Cowan with the secondary assist on the powerplay to extend his point streak to 15 games (11 goals, 21 assists). He has 60 points in 33 games.pic.twitter.com/KPfTGrKgmt
— More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) January 31, 2024
I'm sure the designs were posted at some point before, but what do we think of these jerseys?
Winners are here!!
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) January 30, 2024
(Believe, Baby, Hold on, Beauty and a Beat secured it) pic.twitter.com/LRQ7VegQgS
The CHL and NCAA are set to create an agreement that allows OHL, WHL, and QMJHL players to play in the NCAA. This deal basically neuters the BCHL's power in its secession.
It is being reported that the CHL/NCAA are working on a deal to allowed D1 colleges to recruit Major Jr Players. If that happens it will make the BCHL moves minimized significantly. Makes sense given the fact @TheWHL started their scholarship program recently.
— Western Elite Hockey Prospects (@elite_ho1) January 29, 2024
Come meet some of the HDA players and staff at Trinity Bellwoods park this weekend with HDA Winterfest.
Toronto, the countdown is on! Join us at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Feb 3 for HDA WinterFest – a celebration of diversity in hockey. You won’t want to miss ice and ball hockey tournaments, a celebrity classic match, food trucks and gifting!
— Wayne Simmonds (@Simmonds17) January 30, 2024
