Three 17-year-old male hockey players were arrested on April 15, 2024, in connection with a series of hazing incidents that were reported to the police on February 20, 2024. The incidents involved five rookie players aged 15 and 16 on their team.
Two of the arrested teens face charges of Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault, and Forcible Confinement. The third teen has been charged with Sexual Assault and Assault.
The hazing incidents took place during two separate occasions, the first in November 2023 and the second in January 2024. Both incidents occurred at a hotel in Winnipeg while the high school hockey team from the Pembina Valley area was in the city for tournaments.
Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer with the Manitoba RCMP, stated, “We have worked closely with the schools, the Prairie Spirit School Division, and coaches to determine what took place and to progress the investigation.” She further added, “This type of behaviour – violent and humiliating initiations – is unacceptable and is going to result in criminal charges for the three male youth involved.”
The three suspects have since been released, with a court appearance scheduled in Winnipeg on June 10, 2024.
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