Get you up to speed: Hockey Canada suspensions upheld for 4 players from 2018 world junior team
An independent appeal board found that all five players breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct. However, only one player’s suspension was lifted immediately.
An independent appeal board found that all five players violated Hockey Canada’s code of conduct, yet only one has had their suspension lifted at this time. The ruling comes as Hockey Canada continues to review its policies and procedures in light of the ongoing investigation into player conduct.
Hockey Canada announced it will review the independent appeal board’s ruling regarding the five players who breached its code of conduct. Following the decision, the organisation is expected to implement measures aimed at enhancing compliance and accountability within its ranks.
What remains unclear — It is not specified why only one player’s suspension was lifted immediately despite all five breaching the code of conduct.
Hockey Canada upholds suspensions for four players from 2018 World Junior team
An independent appeal board ruled that all five players breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct, but only one player’s suspension was lifted immediately.