"Michael McLeod, one of five Hockey Canada players who were found not guilty of sexual assault charges in July, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart were members of Hockey Canada's 2018 National U-20 Junior Team. They were criminally charged in early 2024 for an alleged incident that took place after the 2018 Hockey Canada Foundation Gala in London, Ontario."
"Taking into account that the players have been away from the game for 20 months -- including since their acquittals in July -- we have determined that the players will be eligible to sign an NHL contract no sooner than October 15, 2025, and eligible to play in NHL games no sooner than December 1, 2025, bringing their total time out of the League to nearly two years,"
Michael McLeod signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. McLeod was one of five players charged in early 2024 over an alleged incident following the 2018 Hockey Canada Foundation Gala; Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia found the five not guilty of sexual assault in July. The NHL declared the players ineligible until its investigation and set a timeline allowing signing no sooner than Oct. 15, 2025 and playing no sooner than Dec. 1, 2025. McLeod last played in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils in 2023-24 and appeared in 19 KHL games in 2024-25. Avangard Omsk is coached by Guy Boucher, and general manager Alexey Sopin commented via Telegram.
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