Acquitted of sexual assault, Cal
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Acquitted of sexual assault, Cal Foote signs with Färjestad

In the summer of 2025, former World Junior Championship gold medalist Cal Foote was acquitted of sexual assault. Now the defenseman has signed with SHL club Färjestad. “We know the history,” says the club’s sports director Rickard Wallin.

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Cal Foote was one of five Canadian junior players charged with, and acquitted of, sexual assault in connection with a high-profile trial following Canada's 2018 gold medal. All of the players denied any wrongdoing.

"We have done extensive research and a careful assessment before making our decision. We place high demands on everyone who represents Färjestad BK and feel confident in welcoming Cal to the club," says Rickard Wallin.

The 27-year-old defenseman has played more than 100 NHL games and was part of Tampa Bay's 2021 Stanley Cup-winning team. The contract is for one year.

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