Ice hockey player Carter Hart to join Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal
Summary
Ice hockey player Carter Hart, one of five players found not guilty of sexual assault charges in Canada, is joining the Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL. The players were accused related to an incident in 2018 but were cleared in July, allowing them to sign with teams after October 15. Hart expressed excitement to return to hockey after a year-and-a-half break.Key Facts
- Carter Hart and four other players were acquitted of sexual assault charges from an incident that occurred in 2018 in Ontario, Canada.
- Hart has now signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, an NHL team.
- The NHL delayed allowing the players to join teams or play games until after October 15, following their acquittal.
- Hart expressed excitement and readiness to return to playing hockey after being away.
- The case involved claims that a woman was assaulted, but the court did not find the evidence against the players credible.
- The incident led to scrutiny and changes within Hockey Canada, including the loss of sponsors and a federal funding freeze.
- Another player, Michael McLeod, has signed with a team in the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.
- Hockey Canada plans to address broader issues in ice hockey culture following these events.
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