Three youths are facing sexual assault charges after multiple hazings involving a hockey team in Truro, Nova Scotia.
RCMP say it was January 30 when a young person reported being assaulted during a private team gathering in October 2025
Through the investigation, police learned, similar incidents may have happened before, involving other victims and witnesses
“From the moment this was reported, we acted using a trauma‑informed approach,” says S/Sgt. Marc Rose, District Commander, Colchester County District RCMP. “Our priority was the well-being of the youths involved, and we ensured investigators with specialized training in interviewing children and youth were engaged.”
The young people were arrested February 3.
One youth is facing charges of Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault, and Assault with a Weapon. A second youth is facing charges of Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault, and Assault with Choking. The third youth is facing a single charge of Sexual Assault with a Weapon.
They believed there may be other victims who live outside Colchester County.
“We recognize how painful and distressing this is for the youths who’ve been harmed, their families, the wider community,” says S/Sgt. Rose. “We know some people may find it difficult to disclose what has happened. If there are other victims, we want them to know we’ll listen, we’ll support them, and we’ll take their experiences seriously. They can come forward safely and at their own pace.”
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Team suspended by Hockey Nova Scotia
Hockey Nova Scotia has suspended the youth team while the matter is under investigation.
In a statement, Executive Director Mike Field says Hockey Nova Scotia were notified on Friday, January 30 of a maltreatment allegation involving a minor, and immediately reported it to RCMP.
It’s also been reported to Hockey Canada’s Independent Third Party.
Field says as the process is ongoing, and to protect the privacy of those involved, they aren’t able to provide further details.
He says the safety of community members is top priority.
