Färjestad BK terminates Cal Foote's contract amid fan objections
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Färjestad BK has terminated the contract of defenseman Cal Foote following objections from fans. The decision was announced on July 30, 2026, after discussions with stakeholders. Foote, 27, was involved in the high-profile 2018 Hockey Canada world junior sexual assault case but was acquitted along with four other players. He previously played for the AHL's Chicago Wolves and was under contract with the New Jersey Devils at the time of the NHL suspension of the implicated players.
- •Färjestad BK announced the contract termination on July 30, 2026.
- •Cal Foote was acquitted in the 2018 Hockey Canada case.
- •Foote spent much of last season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves.
- •The termination followed fan objections and stakeholder conversations.
- •Foote was under contract with the New Jersey Devils during the NHL suspension.
- 4:35 AMESPN NHL — Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Team in Sweden terminates Cal Foote's contract after objections
"A hockey team in the Swedish Elite League has terminated the contract of Cal Foote after objections from fans about it. Färjestad BK announced Thursday it was not going to honor the contract after conversations with stakeholders. Foote was one of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile Hockey Canada 2018 world junior case.
"Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLJul 31, 2026, 4:35 AMSwedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar
Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:08 AMTeam in Sweden terminates Cal Foote's contract after objections
A hockey team in the Swedish Elite League has terminated the contract of Cal Foote after objections from fans about it. Färjestad BK announced Thursday it was not going to honor the contract after conversations with stakeholders. Foote was one of five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile Hockey Canada 2018 world junior case.
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