The two Vancouver Giants players charged with assault after a fight in Tsawwassen last year have had those charges dropped.
Jackson Houck, a right winger, and Brett Kulak, who plays defence, were both facing charges of assault causing bodily harm. Kulak was also charged with uttering threats.
On the night of Aug. 18, Delta police responded to a disturbance call on the street outside a Tsawwassen home. At the time, police described the situation as "a couple of teenagers getting into a fight and not thinking about the potential consequences."
The victim was left with a broken nose.
The charges were dropped last week after both players completed the alternative measures program.
In order to qualify for the program, the pair had to accept responsibility for their actions.
While he could not comment on this specific case, Crown spokesperson Neil MacKenzie said once accepted into the program, participants have to fulfill a number of obligations, which can include counseling, community service, restitution and apologizing to the victims, among other measures.
Once all the conditions set out by the court have been satisfied, the charges are dropped, he said.
