A 26-year-old man faces charges following an alleged on-ice assault during a recreational hockey tournament in Southgate, Ontario. The incident occurred on March 21 at a local sports facility.

Police reported that during a men's recreational hockey game, a player was assaulted on the ice and sustained serious injuries. Details surrounding the assault were not immediately released.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Owen Sound court on July 9.