"Should be in a jail cell full time": NHL fans react to report of Hockey Canada accused Alex Formenton calling quits on his playing career

According to CBC Canada, Alex Formenton's hockey career has ended and he now works full-time in construction. He lives in Barrie, Ontario, and is training in heavy equipment operation and administration.

NHL fans reacted quickly after sharing this news on X (formerly Twitter). Many focused on Formenton’s involvement in the Hockey Canada scandal.

“He should be in a jail cell full time,” One fan tweeted, expressing frustration about the unresolved legal case.

"get that man away from hockey," another fan tweeted.

"The fact that SO MANY people at HC knew about this, worked together to cover it up, then got to walk away without so much as a slap on the wrist is something that will always anger me." a fan tweeted.

Fans continue to discuss Alex Formenton’s career shift and the ongoing controversy. Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"NHL player to construction worker; that mfff up," a fan tweeted.

"What a waste but you reap what you sow. Lesson for all young athletes is that you need to be an upstanding example and don't put yourself in bad situations," a fan tweeted.

"Surprised he didn’t go play in Russia, like one of his co-defendants, whose name escapes me right now. Carter hart was also talking to a couple of teams. Wouldn’t be surprised that he un-retires after a couple months in construction and goes to play in the KHL in Russia," a fan tweeted.

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Alex Formenton leaves hockey for construction amid legal charges

Former Ottawa Senators winger Alex Formenton has left hockey to pursue a career in construction. He is now training to operate heavy equipment and handle administrative tasks.

Formenton faces charges alongside Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Michael McLeod and Carter Hart. They are accused of a group sexual assault that happened in 2018 at a Hockey Canada event. Dube and McLeod are now in the KHL, while Hart and Foote are still training.

Drafted by Ottawa in 2017, Formenton was known for his speed. However, his career hit a rough patch in 2021. He played in Switzerland for the past two seasons.

Ontario Superior Court Justice Bruce Thomas has allowed the players to skip pretrial arguments for financial reasons. They need to work to pay for legal fees. The trial is set for September 2025, and all five players plan to plead not guilty.