OHL Concludes Investigation into Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club
March 6, 2024 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
Toronto, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey (OHL) League today announced that it has concluded an investigation into conduct by members of the Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club.
The League became aware of concerning allegations surrounding inappropriate game-related comments shared on a Sudbury Wolves group chat following a game between the Wolves and the Barrie Colts on January 18.
The League's investigation revealed that Wolves players Nathan Villeneuve and Evan Konyen violated the OHL Social Media Policy in a manner detrimental to the welfare of the League, one that would greatly compromise player safety and the overall integrity of the game.
As a result of contravening the League's Social Media Policy, Commissioner David Branch has announced that Wolves player Nathan Villeneuve has been assessed a 15-game suspension, while Wolves player Evan Konyen has been assessed a 10-game suspension, both effective immediately.
The OHL goes to great lengths to educate its players on its various policies and Code of Conduct, with member teams required to facilitate interactive educational workshops. This education includes specifically the League's Social Media Policy.
The League takes breaches of its Social Media Policy very seriously, and believes that these suspensions will reinforce to players and team staff that all activity, be it in person, on the ice or online, must be in keeping with OHL policies.
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