US EditionCal Foote, One of the Players Acquitted in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case, Signs in the AHL
Foote, acquitted in a high-profile trial, is the fourth former 2018 Canadian world junior player to sign a pro contract after NHL teams declined qualifying offers.
- Cal Foote signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Wolves, continuing his career after being acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case.
- Goaltender Carter Hart signed with the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, eligible to debut as soon as December 1.
- Michael McLeod, acquitted in the same case, signed a three-year deal with Avangard Omsk in the KHL.
- All players except Alex Formenton were in the NHL when they were charged in early 2024 related to the 2018 incident in London, Ontario.
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Hockey: Cal Foote, one of Team Canada Junior 2018 players acquitted of sexual assault, gets along with Chicago, in the American League.
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Cal Foote, one of the players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, signs in the AHL
A fourth player found not guilty of sexual assault in the trial involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team has signed a contract to continue his career.
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Cal Foote Signs With AHL's Chicago Wolves
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