A former Estevan Bruins player had his case heard in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Tuesday.
Estevan lawyer Kathryn Gilliss appeared by phone on behalf of Mason Strutt.
Strutt is facing one count of sexual assault in Moose Jaw. He is also facing charges in Regina, including uttering threats, assault, animal cruelty, and causing a person to take a noxious substance.
Gilliss told the court a short adjournment was needed to obtain additional disclosure. She said she wanted to keep the case on a “short leash” as she is expecting elections and pleas shortly after disclosure is received.
The matter was adjourned to June 18 in Moose Jaw Provincial Court. Crown prosecutor Stephen Wishart said the adjournment came at the Crown’s request due to the nature of the disclosure.
Strutt was released on conditions in April.
Originally from Estevan, Strutt played two seasons with the SJHL’s Estevan Bruins in 2019 and 2020. Most recently, he played senior hockey with the Oxbow Huskies in 2022 and the Bienfait Coalers in 2023.
- With files from Discover Estevan