Hockey Canada's reckoning was heralded three years ago. Instead, its crisis mushroomed

Five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in a criminal trial stemming from a 2018 incident, with a verdict expected on July 24. The scandal, which led to significant backlash against Hockey Canada and the withdrawal of major sponsors, highlighted issues of sexual violence and the culture within junior hockey in Canada.

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