QMJHL champions to stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) players Nicolas Daigle and Massimo Siciliano are scheduled to appear in court in December 7th, 2022 to face charges for reportedly allegedly sexually assaulting a minor and producing a recording of the alleged assault during the team's President's Cup victory party back in June, 2021.

From TSN insider Rick Westhead:

"A Quebec court is scheduled on Dec. 7 to set a trial date for former Victoriaville Tigres players Nicholas Daigle & Massimo Siciliano."

"The onetime QMJHL players are charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel in June 2021."

- Rick Westhead

"The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League was made aware of criminal charges against two players from the Victoriaville Tigres stemming from potential actions that occurred in June 2021," the league's statement from October, 2021 reads. "These accusations are taken very seriously, and the Commissioner’s office will take the time to go through the case file brought before the Court. A decision will be communicated within 48 hours regarding the status of these two players."

Shortly after their league championship in June, the Tigres announced that two unnamed players were being investigated for sexual assault allegations following an alleged incident at the team's championship party. At the time, the team refused to name the players are simply released a short statement:

Needless to say that these are very, very, VERY serious allegations. It's also worth noting that Daigle is facing two additional charges of sharing images or video of the alleged victim. 

Again... these are just allegations and nothing has been proven, but just the allegations themselves are enough to make you feel sick to your stomach. And, let's be honest, this isn't the first time we've heard allegations like this coming out of the CHL and Hockey Canada.