Halifax Mooseheads player suspended after impaired charges
A member of the Halifax Mooseheads has been suspended for five games after allegedly violating the team's code of conduct, and that of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.
According Nova Scotia’s prosecution service, Jordan Dumais will appear in court April 9 for an arraignment to face two charges, including driving impaired by alcohol and driving impaired by alcohol and or drugs, both dated March 1.
In an interview Friday, Halifax Regional Police Const. Paul Desrochers said officers stopped a vehicle at the 2000-block of Brunswick Street for motor vehicle violations.
“At this time, we have information that a Jordan Dumais, aged 19, was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle or a conveyance, and the operation of a conveyance with over 80 milligrams of alcohol,” Desrochers said.
Dumais, who has played for the Mooseheads for several years, has been drafted by the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.
In a statement, the Blue Jackets told CTV News Atlantic, “We are aware of the situation involving Jordan Dumais and take the matter very seriously. We are supportive of the actions taken by his junior club and will have no further comment at this time.”
The Mooseheads released a statement noting Dumais’s suspension started on Thursday.
“Dumais, who is back healthy, will miss the remainder of regular season and the first game of the playoffs,” the statement reads. “The QMJHL and the Mooseheads demand exemplary behaviour from all its players, both on and off the ice.”
Dumais took the MVP honours home in the 2022 season by collecting 140 points, leading the Q-League in scoring.
Dumais, who is from the Montreal area, also represented Canada in the 2024 World Junior Championship, picking up one goal and one assist in five games.
The five-feet-eight inches, 175-pound forward has had some injuries troubles, undergoing hip surgery in January.
The Mooseheads say Dumais will be eligible to return to the team for the second game of the playoffs.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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