Windsor Spitfires, CHL, OHL call lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 4 players ‘very serious’

WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have received a statement of claim outlining what they call “very serious allegations” of a sexual assault by four unnamed players in the … Read more

Woman files $3.75M lawsuit against Spitfires, OHL, CHL for alleged 1984 sex assault

A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, alleging a 1984 sexual assault by former Windsor Spitfires players at a team party. The plaintiff, identified in court documents as “Jane Doe,” claims she was incapacitated and assaulted at the home of a billet family and is suing the Spitfires, the … Read more

Police investigating sexual assault allegation against 8 former OHL players

Peel Regional Police confirms it is investigating a 2014 sexual assault allegation involving eight former Ontario Hockey League players. TSN/CTV first reported on the allegations in October. Peel police said Wednesday that their special victims unit is conducting an investigation into the matter. In 2014, according to the original report, the then 22-year-old complainant was … Read more