The OHL slapped London Knights defender Cam Allen with a 15-game suspension following his guilty plea to an impaired driving charge. The Washington Capitals prospect could be eligible to return to the ice Sunday, March 16.

The London Police charged Allen with impaired driving alongside several other charges as a result of a single-vehicle crash early on the morning of Feb. 8 in the region of Colonel Talbot road near Clayton Walk.

Washington Capitals Prospect Charged With Drinking and Driving

Allen pleaded guilty to one impaired driving charge and received a two-year probation, a $4,000 fine with a $1,200 victim surcharge and a two-year driving prohibition from Justice Wendy Harris-Bentley. 

 The 20-year-old will also have to perform 100 hours of community service and attend alcohol counselling.

All other charges against Allen were dropped. 

Following the incident, the OHL suspended Allen pending its own investigation and has remained silent on the matter until now. 

OHL Suspends Cam Allen Indefinitely For Impaired Driving Accident The Ontario Hockey League has suspended London Knights defenseman Cam Allen Indefinitely following his involvement in an impaired driving accident on Feb. 8.

Earlier today, the OHL announced a 15-game suspension to Allen with 10 of those games already served. He has five games remaining before he could be eligible to return to the ice for a game against Windsor on Sunday, March 16. 

The league also imposed several conditions that must be met before Allen can return to the ice. Allen can be reinstated only if he enrolls in a counselling program for substance use and an associated treatment plan.

Additionally, he must engage in "community service dedicated to giving back to the hockey community, as well as participation in an accountability program." 

Finally, upon his return to the ice, Allen will be subject to a probationary period.

Even at the end of the suspension, he can only return to London's lineup if he proves "he is actively participating in the above noted rehabilitation measures."

Neither Allen nor the London Knights have publicly commented on the situation since London's initial statement following the charges.

The Knights are at the top of the OHL standings and have clinched a playoff spot. They have done well in Allen's absence, though their lineup will certainly be stronger if he manages to meet the requirements to return to the ice.