Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler and Ryan Stanton, back, celebrate Kesler's 25th goal of the season, during second period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday April 13, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Former Vancouver Canuck Ryan Kesler charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan

Oct 27, 2025 | 4:55 PM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Former Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan.

Court records show Kesler, 41, was arraigned via Zoom on Monday in Bloomfield Hills District Court and pleaded not guilty to both misdemeanour charges.

The offences are alleged to have occurred on Jan. 1 in Orchard Lake, Mich.

Bond was set at US$50,000, with a 10 per cent deposit, and Kesler was ordered not to leave Michigan without court permission. He must also appear for all scheduled hearings.