Alex Formenton has returned to professional hockey after signing with HC Ambri-Piotta on Saturday, the team announced on its website.

The deal runs through the international break at the end of December and includes an option through the end of the 2025-26 season.

“Leaving his personal experiences in Canada behind him, Alex has decided to return to hockey and has expressed his desire to relaunch his professional career wearing the number 10 jersey for Ambri,” the team said in a statement. “The Leventina club is delighted with his return and looks forward to welcoming him back to the ice of the Gottardo Arena.”

Formenton, 25, along with Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote were charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident after a Hockey Canada even

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