A St.Catharines, Ont., ball hockey coach is facing child exploitation charges in connection with a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl on his team.

The 27-year-old man is alleged to have had a relationship with the girl while he worked as a conditioning coach for the Niagara Ball Hockey League, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 extension 5125 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Jason Rozborowskyj is to appear in a St. Catharines court Saturday.