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Team Canada Apologizes for an International Snub

Junior hockey team skipped traditional handshake after beating the Czech team

(Newser) - Powerhouse Canada is off to a 2-0 start in the world juniors tournament, but it's come with some controversy. The team issued a formal apology after players skated off the ice following a 7-5 win over Czechia, forgoing the traditional post-game handshake, reports USA Today . What's more, team...

4 NHLers Charged With Sexual Assault

5 members of Canada's 2018 world junior team surrender to police in London, Ontario

(Newser) - Five professional hockey players who were members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Championships team have been charged with sexual assault in London, Ontario. Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube, New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod, Devils defenseman Cal Foote, and former Ottawa Senators forward Alex...

Hockey Canada CEO Ousted Amid Scandals

Organization used secretive fund to settle sexual assault claims

(Newser) - Hockey Canada ousted CEO Scott Smith on Tuesday and the board of directors also resigned due to a series of scandals that have rocked the sport’s national federation to its core. Smith spent nearly three decades climbing the ladder at Hockey Canada and lasted just three months at the...

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