Michael McLeod
Michael McLeod is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays as a forward for the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. He was a key member of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, which has recently been in the news due to serious allegations of sexual assault stemming from an incident after a Hockey Canada fundraising gala.
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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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Canada· 2025-12-20
Michael McLeod was one of the players acquitted in the sexual assault trial.
St. Louis Blues sign Dillon Dubé to AHL professional tryoutCanada· 2025-12-10
Michael McLeod, another player acquitted in the case, signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk in Russia.
Ice hockey player Carter Hart to join Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal
United Kingdom· 2025-10-17Michael McLeod, who was also found not guilty of an additional charge, signed a three-year contract in the Russia-based KHL.
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
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod faced a second charge of being a party to sexual assault and was also acquitted on that count.
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
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod is one of the five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team involved in the trial.
Your questions about the Hockey Canada trial’s not-guilty verdict, answeredCanada· 2025-07-29
Accused player Michael McLeod claimed he did not text to invite his teammates to his room for sex.
We must expand our understanding of what fear can look like for sexual-assault victimsCanada· 2025-07-29
Michael McLeod is one of the five former junior players charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in London, Ont.
Morning Update: Preparing for today’s Hockey Canada verdictCanada· 2025-07-27
Michael McLeod was one of the five former members of the Canadian world junior team acquitted in the trial.
Analyzing Justice Maria Carroccia’s Hockey Canada verdictCanada· 2025-07-26
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod is one of the five Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault charges.
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Hungary· 2025-07-25E.M. testified that she had consensual sex with one of the accused, Michael McLeod.
The key legal issues at the heart of the Hockey Canada verdictCanada· 2025-07-25
Michael McLeod was one of the hockey players accused 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 Michael McLeod, were all acquitted on charges of sexual assault.
Scientist unexpectedly finds shark devouring another sharkUnited States· 2025-07-25A voice identified as Michael McLeod, one of the accused men, is heard saying 'say it' in a video recorded during the encounter.
Judge in Hockey Canada trial did not use videos to determine whether woman had consentedCanada· 2025-07-25
Michael McLeod was acquitted of sexual assault charges in the Hockey Canada trial.
Advocates describe ‘heartbreaking’ verdict in Hockey Canada trialCanada· 2025-07-25
Michael McLeod 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
Michael McLeod 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· 2025-07-24Michael McLeod was one of the players found not guilty of sexual assault in the Hockey Canada trial.
Hockey Canada trial: Players found not guilty of sexual assaultCanada· 2025-07-24
Michael McLeod 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· 2025-07-24Michael McLeod was one of the players accused of sexually assaulting EM.
Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault caseUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24