Former Vancouver Canucks player, Ryan Kesler, aged 41, is facing two charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan. According to court documents, Kesler appeared in Bloomfield Hills District Court via Zoom on Monday and entered a plea of not guilty to the misdemeanor charges. The alleged incidents took place on January 1 in Orchard Lake, Michigan.
During the arraignment, bond was set at $50,000 US, with a required 10% deposit. Additionally, Kesler was instructed not to leave Michigan without permission from the court and must attend all scheduled hearings.
A probable-cause conference is scheduled for November 6, followed by a preliminary examination on November 13. Originally from Livonia, Michigan, Kesler played for the Vancouver Canucks from 2003 to 2014 before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks, where he concluded his career in 2019. Kesler also represented the United States in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
Known for his achievements on the ice, Kesler was honored with the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2011 for being the NHL’s top defensive forward. He was a key player in Vancouver’s journey to the Stanley Cup final in the same year.