OHL reinstates Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux

The Ontario Hockey League will reinstate Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux from his indefinite suspension, effective Jan. 1, 2022, the league announced Wednesday.

Mailloux, a defenseman for the London Knights, was suspended on Sept. 2, 2021, due to an incident that occurred in November 2020 while he was on loan to SK Lejon in Sweden. He was charged for invasion of privacy and defamation after taking an offensive photo of a woman without consent during a sexual encounter and distributing it.

"Since the time of suspension, with the support of the London Knights, Logan Mailloux has participated in therapy and counseling with Dr. Lindsey Forbes, and a personal development plan under the leadership of Wendy Glover. Ms. Glover is a London-based, experienced holistic athlete development practitioner, academic and personal development advisor, teacher, and member of the Ontario School Counsellors Association," the league said in a statement.

"After reviewing the program, speaking with the player and Ms. Glover, and receiving a commitment from the player to continue with his personal development program, the league is satisfied that Logan Mailloux has undertaken the necessary steps and will reinstate him, effective Jan. 1, 2022."

Mailloux announced prior to the 2021 NHL Draft he was withdrawing himself from the selection process because he hadn't "demonstrated strong enough maturity or character to earn that privilege."

The Canadiens drafted Mailloux with the 31st overall pick anyway.

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