Former Quebec junior hockey player Noah Corson has been sentenced to two years less a day in prison for sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16.
Corson was 18 at the time of the assault and played for the Drummondville Voltigeurs. He is the son of former Montreal Canadiens centre Shayne Corson.
The victim’s identity is subject to a publication ban. She was 15 at the time of the assault in 2016, which occurred at her residence and involved two other players.
The defence was seeking a conditional sentence to be served in the community, along with community service. The prosecutor, Marc-Ancré Roy, requested 30 months behind bars.
“It’s a decision that seems fair to me,” said Roy. “The victim was present. It was a very, very emotional moment for her.”
She said that, in part, her action was meant as an invitation to anyone who experiences sexual assault to come forward, to take part in the process and to see it through to the end, Roy said.
Corson was found guilty of sexual assault on Feb. 9, 2024. He has appealed his guilty verdict.
The two other players involved in the 2016 incident pleaded guilty in youth court.
The defence has not yet responded to Radio-Canada’s request for an interview.
