The NHL announced Thursday that it is investigating an allegation that eight Canadian Hockey League players, including members of Canada's World Junior Championship hockey team, sexually assaulted a woman in 2018.
In a statement, the NHL called the alleged actions "abhorrent and reprehensible," and vowed to "determine the underlying facts" and whether action may need to be taken against any current NHL players:
TSN's Rick Westhead reported Thursday that the woman, who is now 24 years old, dropped her lawsuit against Hockey Canada, the CHL and the players alleged to be involved in the assault as part of a settlement.