Former NHL player Alex Formenton charged by Canadian police

On Sunday, it was reported that Alex Formenton, a former NHL player, is facing charges by the London, Canada, police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving multiple members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team, according to his legal team. The charges stem from an alleged group sexual assault of a woman in June 2018, following a Hockey Canada golf and gala event that celebrated the junior team’s gold medal win at the world junior championships.

Daniel Brown, Formenton’s lawyer, conveyed in an email to Reuters, “The London Police have charged several players, including Alex Formenton, in connection with an accusation made in 2018.” Brown further added, “Alex will vigorously defend his innocence and asks that people not rush to judgment without hearing all of the evidence.”

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Alex Formenton, 24, had played 109 games for the Ottawa Senators from the 2017-18 season through 2021-22. When Reuters reached out to the London Police for comment, they responded via email, stating, “We will provide full updates at our press conference on Feb. 5.”