Court Proceedings and Charges
Five members of 's 2018 world junior hockey team—, , Michael McLeod, , and —pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in a , courtroom.
The charges stem from an alleged incident in June 2018 during a Hockey Canada gala. Michael McLeod faces an additional charge related to the offense.
Trial Expectations and Background
The trial, expected to last about eight weeks, began with jury selection on April 22, 2025, and is set to continue with proceedings starting Wednesday.
The case follows a woman suing in 2022 for an alleged sexual assault by eight team members, leading to a settlement and subsequent investigations by both Hockey Canada and the .