Tootoo denies involvement in alleged 2003 world juniors sexual assault

Jordin Tootoo says he does not recall knowing or hearing about a group sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team.

Tootoo is the third player from that team to deny involvement in the sexual assault that allegedly happened in Halifax during the 2003 tournament.

Carlo Colaiacovo and P-A Parenteau have also denied any involvement in or knowledge of the assault.

Tootoo says he will fully co-operate with Halifax police in their investigation.

Tootoo acknowledges in a statement to Twitter that he was also dealing with an addiction to alcohol at the time.

Hockey Canada says it learned about the sexual assault on Thursday and immediately informed Sport Canada and Halifax police of the allegations.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2022.