Washington Capitals Top Prospect's Fate Confirmed After Arrest Last Month
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Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen of the OHL's London Knights has learned his fate after being arrested last month.
Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen, who currently plays for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, made a terrible decision last month when he chose to get behind the wheel of a car and drive while under the influence.
He was arrested on February 8 after a single vehicle crash near Colonel Talbot Road and Clayton Walk, and was suspended for 15 games as punishment.
He's now learned his fate - he's eligible to return on March 16 after completing the 15-game suspension.
Per journalist Dave Jewell, Allen's sentencing has included the following:
The Cam Allen situation has a sentence (per article):
- two years of probation
- complete 100 hours of community service.
- prohibited from driving for two years.
- counselling for alcohol issues.
- Fined $4,000 + pay a $1,200 victim fine surcharge. He has 12 months to pay.
- two years of probation
- complete 100 hours of community service.
- prohibited from driving for two years.
- counselling for alcohol issues.
- Fined $4,000 + pay a $1,200 victim fine surcharge. He has 12 months to pay.
Via the OHL's official website:
Reinstatement requirements include mandatory enrollment in a counselling program for substance use and an associated treatment plan. Allen is also required to engage in community service dedicated to giving back to the hockey community, as well as participation in an accountability program. He will be subject to an ensuing probationary period upon his return to play.
Allen's reinstatement effective March 16 will be subject to satisfying the League that he is actively participating in the above noted rehabilitation measures.
Allen's reinstatement effective March 16 will be subject to satisfying the League that he is actively participating in the above noted rehabilitation measures.
Allen has 17 points (4G, 13A) in 18 games with the Knights this year. He had been traded in December from the Guelph Storm.
He was taken with the 136th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Capitals.
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