The 2018 Junior World Championship Team Canada boasted of some of the most exceptional players in the sport, including Maxime Comtois, Cale Makar, and Carter Hart. However, despite their impressive performance, the team has been embroiled in a high-profile scandal, leading to the suspension of all team members.
In an official statement issued to TSN on Monday, Hockey Canada confirmed that the suspension of players from the 2018 World Junior team is in effect until the conclusion of the ongoing investigation. The statement did not reveal any specific details regarding the investigation or the nature of the scandal.
The announcement of the suspension has sent shockwaves across the hockey community, with many fans and analysts speculating on the possible reasons behind the decision. Nonetheless, Hockey Canada has made it clear that they will not comment on the matter until the investigation is concluded.
DEVELOPING - Players from Canada's 2018 World Junior team will not be allowed to play for the national team until an investigation of an alleged group sexual assault is completed, Hockey Canada told TSN in a statement on Monday.
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