The culture of hockey needs to change, Canada's sports minister said Tuesday in response to news that two former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League players have been charged with sexual assault.
The culture of hockey needs to change, Canada’s sports minister said Tuesday in response to news that two former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League players have been charged with sexual assault.
“It’s horrifying every time we hear these stories,” St-Onge said. “These aren’t stories that we like to hear, but I think that everyone also understands that this is not anecdotal and that this is really part of a culture that is ingrained in the hockey world.” Players need more education about consent and healthy sexual lifestyles, she added.
“Our first thoughts go to the alleged victim, and we remain very sensitive to her situation,” the league said in a statement. “This explains why the league will continue to fulfil its critical mission of raising awareness and educating its players about sexual misconduct and its consequences.” Corson, who was 18 at the time of the alleged assault and is identified in court documents by his legal name Noah-Lee Jetté Corson, faces a charge of sexually assaulting a person under 16 with another person. The charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.
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