London police makes crucial announcement in 2018 WJC investigation

As you know by now, the  Globe and Mail reported on Wednesday morning that five former players from the 2018 world junior hockey team have been told to surrender to London, Ont., police to face charges of sexual assault. The players have reportedly been given a set period of time to present themselves at London police headquarters.

The police authorities in London, Ontario made the announcement that further details on the investigation will be shared with the public in a press conference on February 5. 

"We understand that there is significant public interest in relation to a sexual assault investigation dating back to 2018. We anticipate that the LPS will hold a press conference on Monday, February 5, 2024, to share further details."

This comes after five players were granted indefinite leave of absences from their respective teams. All of them were members of the 2018 gold-winning Team Canada at the international tournament. It started off when  the Calgary Flames announced that Dillion Dube was stepping away from the game to focus on his mental health. Then, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart, who was a member of the 2018 WJC Team Canada, and was granted an indefinite leave of absence by the Flyers. 

Also, Ottawa Senators reserve list player Alex Formenton is returning to Canada and granted an indefinite leave of absence from the Swiss club HC Ambri-Piotta. Finally, the New Jersey’s Cal Foote and Michael McLeod were also granted an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils.

This sounds like all five players, that were reportedly told to surrender to London Police, have been identified. 

Fans have been waiting for several months now on an official announcement from the NHL vis-a-vis suspensions for players involved in the 2018 sexual assault scandal. It has been reported that at least “5 players” will be facing NHL suspensions in the 2018 Team Canada sex scandal. You may recall how news broke that Hockey Canada quietly settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by eight unnamed players, including several members of the country’s 2018 world junior team, following a gala in London, Ontario.

We will find out more on Feb, 5 when London police meets with media members.

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