4 Canadian Hockey Players Go Dark Ahead of Possible Suspension

Published 09/15/2023, 6:21 AM EDT

Team Canada and its four players’ future is looking very bleak at the moment. A recent investigation into the 2018 World Juniors Scandal has created a lot of trouble for the team. After a thorough investigation, there have been hints at a possible announcement soon. Meanwhile, some players going dark on Instagram have left people speculating about who might be potentially facing suspensions from NHL.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly was under the scanner. He had to face some questioning regarding the investigation. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart has made a few changes to his Instagram account. He made his Instagram account private and then removed Flyers from his bio.

2018 World Junior Scandal and its impact

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In the year 2022, a news broke out which showed the involvement of Hockey Canada in the scandal. The news suggested that Hockey Canada quietly settled a lawsuit filed by a woman. The woman alleged of sexual assault by eight unnamed players of the team. This incident happened after the team members were in a gala in London, Ontario. Although, many players came forward and gave statements regarding their noninvolvement in the incident. Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, two players from the 2018 World Junior team, used their social media to explain that they were not involved in the incident.

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Not only Carter Hart but three players from the 2018 World Junior Scandal have also gone dark in their Instagram account. Brett Howden, Dillon Dube and Jonah Gadjovich are the three players who have also gone dark. Although, the players’ names are still not out but the fans are smart enough to understand. The situation is tense and the players are waiting for the verdict. The entire incident has rocked Hockey Canada. However, the investigating team has not disclosed the names of the players yet. The incident will end the careers of some established players.

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End of road for the players found guilty

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The players who are guilty will possibly face life bans. Although the punishment is not clear, but looking into the seriousness of the crime, it will be harsh. The fans will hope that they do not punish their star players. However, the entire Hockey Canada will be waiting for the verdict eagerly. If found in the wrong, they will have to face harsh punishments and the careers of the players might come to an end.

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Anirban Chatterjee is a fresh Sports Viral Moments writer at EssentiallySports. He has completed his higher education from Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences as an MBA in Sports Management. He represented Jharkhand State Cricket Team in different age groups starting from u-15 till u-22 level.

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Priyadarshini Ajay

4 Canadian Hockey Players Go Dark Ahead of Possible Suspension

2018 World Junior Scandal and its impact

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End of road for the players found guilty