April trial date set for ex-Canadian world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault

WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.Five players accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a gala celebrating their 2018 world junior hockey win in London, Ont., will now stand trial beginning in April 2025, a judge ruled Tuesday.The ruling sets a firm date of Apr. 22, 2025, for the start of an eight-week trial that was initially scheduled for September 2025.The players are facing charges tied