The NHL said it is considering the possibility of sanctions against one or more players, including members of the 2018 edition of the Canada Junior Team (JCT), who have been the subject of a lawsuit after sexual allegations. that attack.
TSN reported on Thursday that the alleged victim, who filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League and eight of its players, including members of the ECJ in 2018, had negotiated with the defendants. He is asking for $ 3.55 million, but he did not have to testify in court.
Two days ago, the National Hockey League learned about a lawsuit on sexual assault allegations.the league said in a statement Thursday.
We will try to establish the facts, and if the players are in the NHL now, we will establish, if necessary, the appropriate measures.added Circuit Bettman.
If the players were not named, it is likely that the ECJ members involved are playing in the NHL today. Of the 22 members of this version of the Canadian formation, only 2 did not play an NHL game in the 2021-2022 season.
The incident in question allegedly took place on the morning of June 19, 2018 in a hotel room.
Source: Radio-Canada
