N.S. minor hockey player accused of sex assault pleads guilty to three charges

In Truro, Nova Scotia, a 14-year-old minor hockey player has pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual assault against two teammates, according to a report by the Winnipeg Free Press. The accused originally pleaded not guilty in May to one count of sexual assault with a weapon and two counts of sexual assault, but changed his plea during a youth court hearing on November 2, 2026.

The weapon used against one victim was described as a mini hockey stick. No further details about the incident or the accused's background were provided in the report.

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