Alex Formenton
CanadaathleteMaleb. 19984.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Alex Formenton is a professional ice hockey player who most recently played for HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland after spending time with the Ottawa Senators in the NHL. He is currently in the news as one of the accused in a sexual assault trial involving members of the 2018 world junior hockey team.
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Alex Formenton made an early impression on the ice, scoring in a pre-season win over Winnipeg.
Babcock ‘OK’ with taking media heat off players, Hyman saysCanada· 2026-09-27
Alex Formenton is a forward for the Oilers, whose signing has ignited social media anger due to his past legal issues.
Oilers open training camp mired in controversy around Formenton signing, Babcock hireCanada· 2026-09-17
Alex Formenton was previously cleared of sexual assault charges and was rumored to transfer from Ambri.
Der Kultklub Ambri-Piotta ächzt unter grosser Schuldenlast
Switzerland· 2026-09-14
The Edmonton Oilers signed Alex Formenton, one of five men acquitted in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial.
With Babcock and Formenton on board, the Oilers – with McDavid’s approval – are the NHL’s villainsCanada· 2026-09-11Alex Formenton is the player whose signing by the Edmonton Oilers has sparked a petition for reversal.
Thousands sign petition calling on Edmonton Oilers to reverse Formenton signingCanada· 2026-09-11
In July, all five men – Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton and Cal Foote – were found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel in 2018.
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Alex Formenton was also acquitted in the high-profile case.
St. Louis Blues sign Dillon Dubé to AHL professional tryoutCanada· 2025-12-10
Alex Formenton was also acquitted alongside the other players in the high-profile case.
Ice hockey player Carter Hart to join Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal
United Kingdom· 2025-10-17Alex Formenton is playing in Switzerland after being acquitted in the trial.
Carter Hart to sign with Vegas Golden Knights after acquittal in sexual assault trialCanada· 2025-10-16
The players, who were acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial, are all eligible to sign with NHL teams from October 15.
The NHL is back. Here’s what to expect from the 2025-26 seasonCanada· 2025-10-07
Alex Formenton was found not guilty of sexual assault and is eligible to return to the NHL.
NHL says players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to leagueCanada· 2025-09-12
Alex Formenton was one of the five former world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault.
In the manosphere, the Hockey Canada trial’s not-guilty verdict is viewed as a vindicationCanada· 2025-08-23
Defence lawyer Daniel Brown represents Alex Formenton in the Hockey Canada trial.
Crown in Hockey Canada sex-assault trial won’t appeal not-guilty verdictCanada· 2025-08-21
Two weeks ago, five players − Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé and Cal Foote − were found not guilty of sexual assault.
Canadian hockey brand pulls product line that faced criticism for demeaning womenCanada· 2025-08-04
Alex Formenton was found not guilty of sexual assault in the Hockey Canada trial.
The Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial is over, but conversations about the sport’s culture continueCanada· 2025-07-31
Alex Formenton is one of the five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team who were found not guilty in a high-profile sexual-assault trial.
Your questions about the Hockey Canada trial’s not-guilty verdict, answeredCanada· 2025-07-29
Alex Formenton was one of the players acquitted in the high-profile trial.
Analyzing Justice Maria Carroccia’s Hockey Canada verdictCanada· 2025-07-26
Alex Formenton was one of the five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team on trial for the alleged sexual assault.
After the Hockey Canada verdict, advocates fear survivors will fall silentCanada· 2025-07-26
Alex Formenton was one of the former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting E.M.
#MeToo changed our culture, but it couldn’t change our courtsCanada· 2025-07-25
Alex Formenton was one of the five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team acquitted of sexual assault charges.
Why the players were acquitted in the Hockey Canada trialCanada· 2025-07-25Five professional hockey players -- Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Alex Formenton -- were all acquitted on Thursday.
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United States· 2025-07-25
Alex Formenton is one of the five Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges.
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Hungary· 2025-07-25Alex Formenton was among the players found not guilty in the sexual assault case.
Protesters express support for complainant in Hockey Canada sexual-assault case outside courthouseCanada· 2025-07-25
Five professional hockey players -- Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Alex Formenton -- were all acquitted on Thursday.
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Five professional hockey players, including Alex Formenton, were all acquitted on charges of sexual assault.
Scientist unexpectedly finds shark devouring another sharkUnited States· 2025-07-25Alex Formenton was acquitted of sexual assault charges in the Hockey Canada trial.
Advocates describe ‘heartbreaking’ verdict in Hockey Canada trialCanada· 2025-07-25
Alex Formenton was acquitted of all charges by Justice Carroccia of the Ontario Superior Court.
NHL says players ineligible to join league while judge’s verdict is reviewedCanada· 2025-07-25
Alex Formenton was acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room after a Hockey Canada gala.
Read the judge’s full decision in Hockey Canada sexual-assault trialCanada· 2025-07-24Alex Formenton was found not guilty alongside his teammates in the Hockey Canada trial.
Hockey Canada trial: Players found not guilty of sexual assaultCanada· 2025-07-24
Alex Formenton was one of the five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior ice hockey team found not guilty of sexual assault.
Five Canadian hockey players found not guilty in blockbuster sexual assault trial | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24