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42-Year Old Hockey Coach in Woodstock Faces Several Charges After Wrestling Match With Law Enforcement


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Sam Walker
March 4, 2025  (6:05 PM)
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Hockey coach arrested in Woodstock Ontario and charged with assault
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A minor hockey coach in Woodstock Ontario, Canada, faces the repercussions after a violent outburst during a hockey game involving 7-year old players.

A 42-year old coach of a U7 team in Woodstock, Ontario, faced the reality after having a raging-outburst at an early 8AM game.
Which was started as a confrontations with referees, ended in four charges alongside a wrestling matchup with the Woodstock Police Departments officers.
"The coach continued to cause a scene, shouting and refusing to leave the premises, which led to City arena staff contacting police for assistance to have the male removed from the facility. Police arrived at the scene and escorted the coach to his dressing room to gather his personal belongings. However, the situation escalated further as the coach continued to be disruptive, yelling at spectators. Police began to escort the male out, when he became violent. In a violent outburst, he physically resisted officers and began swinging his arms, leading to a confrontation."
The Woodstock Police Department reported
The confrontation lead to both officers being assaulted by the 42-year old coach, and a lump sum of charges
• Causing a Disturbance
• Assault Police (x2)
• Resist Arrest

The official statement from the police department:

Police are now seeking those with video footage to step forward, in cause to the case being built against the enraged parent.
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