NHL suspends five players acquitted in World Juniors sexual assault trial

The NHL has temporarily suspended the five hockey players recently acquitted of sexual assault.

In July, they were acquitted of charges from the 2018 World Juniors in London, Ontario.

But according to reports, the NHL says they conducted their own third-party investigation.

They says league members must behave with the highest moral integrity.

The players did not commit a crime, but their behaviour did not meet that standard.

The suspension lasts until December and considers they have been away from the game nearly two years.