Ronni's Finnish Elite League team Tappara Tampere said on its website that Ronni informed the club of the investigation and stepped away from team activities.Ronni, 19, said in a statement on the team website that he received a court summons regarding the allegation on Thursday. The allegations have not been proven.
The Flames said in a statement that they became aware of a legal issue involving Ronni after they selected him in the second round, 59rh overall, at the 2022 NHL draft.Ronni, a centre, has a goal and an assist in 12 games with Tampere this season. He appeared in five games for Finland at the 2023 world junior championship in Halifax and Moncton, N.B.
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