Ronni, selected by the Flames in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, is facing criminal charges in his home country of Finland. At the time of the alleged incident, Ronni was a minor, but he is now 19 years old.
The trial is scheduled to take place behind closed doors, and Ronni has not publicly commented on the matter, although he had previously stated his intention to fight for his innocence.
The Calgary Flames have issued a statement regarding their prospect, acknowledging that they became aware of the incident after drafting him. They assert that they take the matter seriously and will allow the legal process to proceed accordingly.
