SUPER CHANNEL PREMIERES ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY CODE OF MISCONDUCT, MAY 8

Five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team stand trial for sexual assault as Detective Lyndsey Ryan takes the stand, while protesters gather outside the Ontario Court of Justice in London.
 
EDMONTON (March 18, 2026) – From a London, Ontario courtroom to the heart of Canada’s most cherished sport, the new Super Channel Fuse Original documentary from award-winning director Sébastian Trahan, Code of Misconduct is an inside look at the criminal trial that put Canadian hockey under the most intense public scrutiny. The film examines one of the most high-profile legal cases ever in Canadian sports and the wider cultural questions it raises within Canada’s favourite pastime. Code of Misconduct premieres Friday, May 8 at 9 pm ET on Super Channel Fuse and is also available On Demand the same day. 
 
At the centre of the story is a young woman known to the public as “E.M.,” whose allegations sparked a case that would reverberate across the country and the hockey world. Award-winning journalist Rick Westhead, who first broke the story, follows the trial of five former members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior hockey team as it unfolds with shocking developments.
 
Beginning with a text message sent in the early morning hours following a Hockey Canada gala celebrating a gold medal win, the documentary traces how a private encounter led to a criminal investigation being reopened and charges finally laid. The case exposed a darker side of the sport long known but rarely confronted, triggering sweeping changes within Hockey Canada. Code of Misconduct takes viewers inside the shocking story behind the “London Five”, revealing new details about the case. 
 
Beyond the proceedings, the film situates the case within a wider cultural context by placing the trial alongside other well-known sexual assault cases, such as Kyle Beach and Nicolas Daigle, and sharing stories of hope of those working to create change and highlighting a path forward. 
 
“Code of Misconduct is the kind of storytelling we aim to showcase on Super Channel Fuse,” said Kim Ball, EVP, Content & Communications, Super Channel. “The film taps into the complicated cultural impact of one of Canada’s most cherished institutions and reflects our focus on compelling documentaries rooted in stories that resonate with our audience.”
 
“Many people think they know the story of this trial, but I think Code of Misconduct will still shock them,” said director Sébastien Trahan. “For me, the film is about how difficult it can be for victims to be heard, and about the role journalism can play in bringing stories like this into the public light. It also reveals how imperfect the pursuit of justice can be. Whatever the legal outcome, what matters most is that the women involved were able to reclaim their voice.” 
 
Code of Misconduct is produced by URBANIA. Executive Producers are Raphaëlle Huysmans, Philippe Lamarre, Pablo Salzman, Michael Kronish, and Rick Westhead with Annie Bourdeau as Producer, alongside Alex Feldman as Associate Producer. The film is directed by Sébastian Trahan.