2003 world juniors

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Hockey Canada reports alleged assault involving 2003 world juniors ... (thescore.com)

Halifax was the co-host city of the 2003 IIHF World Junior Championship, and Hockey Canada said it reached out to Halifax Regional Police immediately after ...

A woman says she was assaulted by eight unnamed CHL players in June of that year following a Hockey Canada gala event in London, Ontario. The lawsuit wasn't heard in court. "Hockey Canada is committed to bringing an end to the culture of silence in hockey," the organization wrote in a statement. "We were made aware earlier today of the horrific allegations against members of the 2002-03 Canadian National Junior Team," the league wrote.

Hockey Canada reveals learning about alleged 2003 sexual assault ... (Sportsnet.ca)

“(Thursday) evening, Hockey Canada learned of an alleged group sexual assault from 2003 involving members of the 2002-03 National Junior Team after being ...

Almost all of the members of the 2003 Canadian team went on to play in the NHL. An NHLPA spokesman did not provide a comment when contacted by Sportsnet. In a statement sent to Sportsnet on Friday, St-Onge, said, "Today we learned of yet another horror story that allegedly occurred in 2003. "Hockey Canada wants to hear from anyone – past or present – who feels they are the victim of mistreatment, sexual violence, harassment or abuse by someone affiliated with our organization. Hockey Canada said that before learning on Thursday of the alleged incident, staff had "heard a rumour about 'something bad at the 2003 World Juniors'" but did not have details. Hockey Canada called the details of the 2003 alleged incident, provided by Westhead via email, "deeply disturbing." "Mr. Westhead informed Hockey Canada he has spoken to multiple witnesses who provided him with explicit descriptions of an assault, following an interview with Conservative MP John Nater, who is in possession of the same or similar information."

Police open investigations into 2003 and 2018 Canadian world ... (Toronto Star)

'We believe the alleged incident from 2003 should be investigated by the authorities, and we urge the police to open an investigation into this disturbing ...

Allain called for the entire Hockey Canada organization to be dismantled. “Mr. Westhead informed Hockey Canada he has spoken to multiple witnesses who provided him with explicit descriptions of an assault, following an interview with Conservative MP John Nater who is in possession of the same or similar information,” the organization’s statement added. They were unable to learn anything before we received the details mentioned above in an email from Mr. Westhead.” Chief Steve Williams said in a statement that a preliminary review revealed “further investigative opportunities available to us” and that the criminal investigation would be relaunched. The Friday statement from Hockey Canada was sparked by an email to the organization from TSN reporter Rick Westhead asking about the alleged incident. Hockey Canada released a statement Friday regarding an alleged group sexual assault involving members of the 2002-03 national junior team.

Members of Canada's 2003 world hockey junior team accused of ... (CityNews Toronto)

Hockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team are being investigated for a group sexual assault.

Members of Canada's 2003 world junior team also accused of group ... (CBC.ca)

Hockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team are being investigated for an alleged group sexual assault.

Hockey Canada confirmed on Tuesday that the fund exists but it would no longer be used to pay out claims over sexual assault allegations. Hockey Canada said it became aware of the 2003 incident after it was contacted by TSN on Thursday seeking comment on the alleged assault. It is clear that the culture of silence and the trivialization of sexual violence is well entrenched in the culture of this sport. Twenty-one players from Canada's roster at that tournament went on to play in the NHL. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that there needs to be a "real reckoning" at Hockey Canada as the organization continues to deal with the fallout related to its handling of the alleged sexual assault in June 2018 and out-of-court settlement. "Today we learn of yet another horror story that allegedly occurred in 2003.

Hockey Canada Addresses Accusations Against 2002-03 World ... (The Hockey News)

Hockey Canada has issued a statement to address accusations of sexual assault against members of the 2002-03 World Junior team.

As the statement reads, Hockey Canada believes that this alleged incident should be subject to an investigation by the Halifax police. According to the statement, Hockey Canada was made privy to a "rumor" regarding the alleged incident two weeks ago. Hockey Canada Addresses Accusations Against 2002-03 World Junior Team

Police open investigations into 2003 and 2018 Canadian world ... (The Globe and Mail)

Two of Canada's men's world junior hockey teams are now being investigated by police following alleged group sexual assaults in 2003 and 2018.

Hockey Canada confirmed on Tuesday that the fund exists but it would no longer be used to pay out claims over sexual assault allegations. Hockey Canada said it became aware of the 2003 incident after it was contacted by TSN on Thursday seeking comment on the alleged assault. Twenty-one players from Canada’s roster at that tournament went on to play in the NHL. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that there needs to be a “ real reckoning” at Hockey Canada as the organization continues to deal with the fallout related to its handling of the alleged sexual assault in June 2018 and out-of-court settlement. The woman was seeking $3.55 million. Halifax Regional Police confirmed on Friday that they are investigating a historic assault at the world junior hockey championships in 2003 and shortly afterwards the force in London, Ont., announced that it is re-opening its investigation into an incident involving members of the 2018 team.