in deep trouble
“Operation Slap Shot” busted a gambling ring that was allegedly financed by Rick Tocchet, former hockey player and current assistant coach for the Phoenix Coyotes.
Within a 40 day period of this investigation, the New Jersey State Police detectives collected evidence of over 1,000 wagers exceeding 1.7 million dollars that were accepted by Harney, Ulmer and Tocchet at both collegiate and professional sporting events.
The NHL is quick to point out that none of the bets involved hockey. So far, only two other people have been questioned, Jeremy Roenick, who’s had his gambling problems in the past, and Janet Jones, wife of Wayne Gretzky. It is reported that numerous former and current hockey players used the service. The gambling ring has ties to the Bruno and Scarfo family of La Cosa Nostra. Man, I’m sure there are a lot of hockey players out there sweating it out. Expect a lot of denials in the coming weeks as this case gets uglier.
[AZ Republic]: Betting case rocks Coyotes
[KYW-TV]: Feds: Ex-Flyer Tocchet, Trooper Ran Gambling Ring
