According to Ilta-Sanom, the player suspected of a crime has played in the SM league this season.
An ice hockey player playing in the Ice Hockey Championship League is accused of rape, says Ilta-Sanomat. According to IS, the player has played normally this season in the composition of his club team.
IS says that the suspected crime happened a couple of years ago and the player was a minor at the time. According to IS, the criminal case has started in the Helsinki district court in July 2023.
IS reached the CEO of the club represented by the player, who was aware of the accusation. According to the CEO, the player’s position will be evaluated after the court hearing.
According to IS, the player suspected of a crime has played in Finland’s junior national teams.
The hearing date of the criminal case has not yet been determined.