A fourth N.S. youth is facing sexual assault charges tied to a hockey team hazing

By Canadian Press on February 6, 2026.

HALIFAX — The RCMP in Nova Scotia say they have arrested a fourth youth in an ongoing sexual assault investigation into a boys’ hockey team’s hazing ritual last fall.

Police say the youth is facing charges of sexual assault and assault with choking.

The Mounties say they arrested the youth without incident on Thursday, which was the same day they announced the first three arrests in the investigation into hazing involving a hockey team in the Truro area, north of Halifax.

A provincial hockey governing body says it first learned about an allegation involving a minor who reported being assaulted during a private team gathering in October on Jan. 30, immediately referring it to police.

The RCMP say they contacted the three youth and they turned themselves in on the same day.

Police say they believe there may be other victims who have not yet come forward.

The three youth arrested last week each face one charge of sexual assault with a weapon.

One of the three is also facing charges of sexual assault and assault with a weapon, and another is facing one count of sexual assault and one charge of assault with choking.

The provincial hockey organization, which oversees 30 hockey associations, said a youth team in the Truro area has been suspended while the matter is under investigation.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 6, 2026.

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