Oshawa Generals forward Connor Lockhart is eligible to return to play on Saturday after the Ontario Hockey League concluded its investigation into the player for violating its code of conduct.
"The OHL understands that the Durham Regional Police Service has closed this matter. The League investigation revealed that Lockhart violated OHL rules and the League’s Code of Conduct. This is in addition to the findings of a previous Oshawa Generals team investigation that determined the player violated team rules."
Lockhart has been suspended for the team's past eight games, which the league announced as "appropriate" and deemed him available to return to action. The OHL did not explain how Lockhart violated its rules or provide any other details to justify the suspension.
The 21-year-old was originally selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. The Ottawa native was not tendered a contract by the Canucks, leaving Lockhart without an NHL deal.
Lockhart was traded by the Peterborough Petes to the Oshawa Generals back in the fall for a third-round pick in the 2025 OHL Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2027 OHL Draft.
In 37 games this season, split between the Petes and Generals, Lockhart has 21 goals and 46 points.
