<p>Five former world junior hockey players acquitted in a high-profile sexual assault case will remain ineligible to play in the NHL, according to the league. This move has drawn backlash from the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA), which says the players deserve to return to work.</p>

The NHL Players’ Association push back after NHL says 'the players charged in this case are ineligible to play' after not guilty verdicts{ai:summary}<p>Five former world junior hockey players acquitted in a sexual assault case will not be allowed to play in the NHL, as confirmed by the league. This decision has sparked criticism from the NHL Players’ Association, which argues the players should be reinstated. #sports</p>

NHLPA says acquitted hockey players should get to 'return to work' after sex assault verdict

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