Two former University of Ottawa hockey players are facing charges of sexual assault after an incident at a hotel in Thunder Bay in February.
The alleged sexual assault, involving a 21-year-old woman, occurred at a West Arthur Street hotel in the early-morning hours of Feb. 2, Thunder Bay police said in a media release issued Friday.
The University of Ottawa men's hockey team was in Thunder Bay to play a game.
The men have been identified as Gatineau, Que., residents Guillaume Donovan, 24, and David Foucher, 25. They are each facing a single charge of sexual assault and have been released from custody.
Their next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 30 in Thunder Bay.
Police first notified in late February
Police in Thunder Bay were notified about the incident on Feb. 25 by a third party. In March, investigators were sent to Ottawa to conduct interviews.
The charges come nearly six months after police were notified about the alleged sexual assault.
RCMP and Ottawa police assisted with the investigation.
The two players were charged this week in Ottawa with the help of Ottawa police.