Hockey Canada extends bans for players in 2018 sexual assault case
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Hockey Canada has announced the extension of international play suspensions for three players acquitted in the 2018 sexual assault case. Michael McLeod's ban is set to last until November 10, 2030, while Dillon Dube and Carter Hart will be banned through 2028 and 2027, respectively. Cal Foote's suspension ends this November and Alex Formenton has been reinstated. An independent appeal board ruled the players breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct. While these players are suspended from international representation, they remain eligible to play in their respective leagues.
- •McLeod's ban lasts until November 10, 2030.
- •Dube and Hart are banned through 2028 and 2027.
- •Foote's suspension concludes in November 2026.
- •Formenton has been reinstated for play.
- •An independent board ruled players breached code of conduct.
- 10:39 PMESPN NHL — Hockey Canada extends international bans for 3
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hockey Canada extends bans of all but one player acquitted of sexual assault in 2018 case
"Three of the five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile 2018 Canada world junior case have had their international play suspensions get extended for at least another year, with only one set for immediate reinstatement. Hockey Canada on Wednesday extended Michael McLeod’s ban from representing the country until Nov. 10, 2030, Dillon Dube through the same date in 2028 and Carter Hart through that date in 2027. Cal Foote’s suspension will end this November, while Alex Formenton has been reinstated.
"Three of the five hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 Canada world junior case had their international bans extended for at least another year.
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External links- ESPN NHLAug 12, 2026, 10:39 PMHockey Canada extends international bans for 3
Three of the five hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 Canada world junior case had their international bans extended for at least another year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:19 PMHockey Canada extends bans of all but one player acquitted of sexual assault in 2018 case
Three of the five players acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile 2018 Canada world junior case have had their international play suspensions get extended for at least another year, with only one set for immediate reinstatement. Hockey Canada on Wednesday extended Michael McLeod’s ban from representing the country until Nov. 10, 2030, Dillon Dube through the same date in 2028 and Carter Hart through that date in 2027. Cal Foote’s suspension will end this November, while Alex Formenton has been reinstated.
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