"International Hockey Federation Hands Down Lenient Decision in Canada World Junior Case In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced that three of the five Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 Canada world junior case will have their international bans extended for at least another year. The decision comes as a surprise to many, given the severity of the allegations and the fact that the players were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The IIHF's ruling has been met with criticism from many in the hockey community, who feel that the punishment does not adequately address the seriousness of the allegations. The extended ban will keep the players out of international competition for at least another year, but some are questioning whether it goes far enough in holding them accountable for their actions."

Three of the five hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 Canada world junior case had their international bans extended for at least another year.