MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A former hockey coach is charged with sexual offences against young players he trained while working for a house league in Mississauga, Ont., several decades ago.
Police say a 67-year-old man has been arrested in connection with incidents involving boys 13 and under in the 1980s.
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The man, who now lives in Collingwood, was the league’s volunteer coach at the time.
Police allege there were at least two victims.
Paul Rodgers is facing two counts each of indecent assault on a male and gross indecency.
Police say the investigation is still underway.
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