Sexual assault allegations have sent shockwaves through the professional hockey community as four NHL players and a former NHL player now face charges in Canada for a case dating back to 2018. The NHL teams affected have acknowledged the allegations, and the players in question are currently on leaves of absence. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has yet to comment on the situation but may address it during the upcoming All-Star Weekend.
The players facing charges include Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart, Michael McCloud and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, and Calgary Flames forward Dylan Dubé. Additionally, former NHL player Alex Formington has also been charged with sexual assault and turned himself into police recently. All five individuals maintain their innocence.
