Hockey Canada Finds All Five 2018 Players Breached Conduct Code Despite Criminal Acquittal

On August 12, 2026, Hockey Canada's independent appeal board confirmed all five 2018 world junior players breached its code of conduct for the 2018 London, Ontario incident. All five were acquitted of sexual assault charges in July 2025. The divergence stems from differing evidentiary standards: criminal courts require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, while Hockey Canada's administrative process applies a lower threshold.