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corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
corylav
02-07-2006, 11:53 AM
Report: Tocchet faces gambling charges
TSN.ca Staff with NBC, ABC news affiliate files
ABC and NBC News affiliates in Philadelphia report that the New Jersey attorney general says former NHL player Rick Tocchet and a state police trooper will face charges related to a gambling ring allegedly tied to organized crime.
A press conference held in Trenton, N.J., announced that state trooper James Harney and a man identified as James Ulmer of Swedesboro were arrested in connection with the ring.
NBC News 10 also reported that a complaint summons has been issued for Tocchet and he is expected to travel to New Jersey to surrender on the charges.
According to authorities, an investigation conducted last October showed that Harney and Ulmer were involved in the bookmaking ring. It was then uncovered that Harney's partner and financier was Tocchet. Officials also said the investigation revealed alleged ties to the New Jersey-based Bruno-Scarfo crime family.
Authorities added they were also investigating current and former NHL players and a Hollywood movie star as clients of the alleged ring.
Tocchet, an assistant coach in Phoenix, played 18 seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Coyotes.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:05 PM
:eek2:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:06 PM
Geez... :crazy:
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 12:10 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:12 PM
Damn. i liked him. in a pete rose sorta way.
There's your sign! :beatup:
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
nccanes
02-07-2006, 12:16 PM
Yikes, this sounds ugly.
Sports Gambling Ring Busted in NJLinked to Former Flyer, State Trooper
EWING, NJ-February 7, 2006 - New Jersey authorities said Tuesday they had busted a nationwide sports gambling ring financed by an NHL coach and run in part by a state police trooper.
Phoenix Coyotes associate coach Rick Tocchet was served with a criminal complaint Monday evening and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, said state police Col. Rick Fuentes.
Fuentes said over a 40-day period an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and collegiate sports, mostly football and baseball. About a dozen current NHL players placed wagers, said Fuentes, who declined to identify them.
Authorities said state police Trooper James J. Harney and Tocchet were partners in the operation, with the former NHL forward providing the financing.
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Harney, 40, of Marlton, was arrested Monday. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40 , of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free on bail. They are expected to be arraigned within two weeks in state Superior Court.
A message left with the Coyotes' media office in Arizona was not immediately returned Tuesday.
Tocchet, 41, played 18 years with six different teams including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997 to 2000. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3883497
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
tommy
02-07-2006, 12:18 PM
Really don't like the sound of that... at all.
Freakin' weird.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 12:21 PM
Action News has learned that the ring could also be linked to former Philadelphia Flyer Mark Recchi - who now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, and the ring could be tied to the crime family of Bruno Scarfo.
Whoa...not good...
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
Wow... Gretzky's wife??? :crazy:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:30 PM
Janet Jones - who is the wife of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky]
They should've saw this a mile away when she cashed in on a 10,000-to-1 bet back in ’97 ... "a section of the hockey glass will fall on me."
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
corylav
02-07-2006, 12:37 PM
I like how the press has found the most mafia-friendly suit for the photo with this story:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/images/sportsnet_story_images/tuesday/tocchet_rick240.jpg
:beatup:
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
StormShaman
02-07-2006, 01:42 PM
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
IceSaber
02-07-2006, 02:11 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 02:13 PM
I wonder who the other "active NHL players" are...
one rumor is Recchi
duh, just saw that posted above :D
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
cmw00
02-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Unless they were betting on NHL hockey who cares? Nobody here ever does any gambling?
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:13 PM
Personally I don't gamble, never have (too tight with my money), but aren't there a bunch of places you can gamble now - legally?
I suspect that running an illegal gambling ring - with some association with a family associated with organized crime - along with a police officer - falls in the 'pretty dumb things to do' category - along with the illegal category.
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
ONeillsNo1Fan
02-07-2006, 03:16 PM
...wow...
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
nccanes
02-07-2006, 03:51 PM
TSN.ca Staff
2/7/2006 3:23:52 PM
Now that a "covert" police operation in New Jersey has busted an illegal bookmaking operation, the New Jersey State Police's "overt" investigation will kick into high gear and that could be the NHL’s worst nightmare.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Rodgers, 43, the deputy superintendent of investigations with the New Jersey State Police in Hamilton., N.J., has confirmed to TSN that "12 NHL players or people closely associated with NHL clubs”, including one team owner and one member of a coaching staff, have been placing bets with the illegal bookmaking operation that has been the focus of an eight-month undercover operation, dubbed "Operation Slapshot."
He refused to say whether any of the NHL-related people were betting on hockey.
"I’m sorry," he said. "I can't answer that question."
Lt. Col. Rodgers said the investigation into this aspect of the operation is "complex and far from complete."
It is not illegal per se to place a bet with a bookmaker, but if the bettor should win and collect winnings, there are a myriad of legal violations for taking the money, including tax evasion and others.
"These investigations tend to take a lot of time and effort because we are often at the mercy of other institutions, trying to get bank records and paperwork from them and other sources," Rodgers told TSN.
"We will be interviewing a lot of people and trying to get a lot of detailed financial information. This part of our investigation is really just starting."
Asked if this investigation would involve racketeering charges (RICO), he said: "It’s moving in that direction."
Rodgers told TSN that New Jersey State Troopers are fanning out across the country to serve papers on people involved with the bookmaking operation.
Rumours are rampant as to which people and players involved with NHL clubs have been placing bets, but Rodgers said the names will become public in due time.
This could be a significant blow to the image of the NHL, especially if any of the people involved were betting on hockey.
Former Penguins winger financed sports gambling ring
By The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
EWING, N.J. -- Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed a nationwide sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets -- but not on hockey -- authorities said Tuesday.
Tocchet, a former NHL star who played on the Penguins’ second Stanley Cup team, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.
Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball. He declined to identify the NHL players who made wagers, but said none bet on hockey.
Authorities said Tocchet and state police Trooper James J. Harney were partners in the operation, with the ex-NHL forward providing the financing.
"Tocchet received illegal sports bets from wagers and funneled money back to New Jersey," Fuentes said.
At a brief news conference after the Coyotes' Tuesday morning practice, Tocchet said he will cooperate with the investigation, but didn't answer when asked whether he'd turn himself in to authorities.
"I got a summons the other day about (it)," Tocchet said. "It's not a hockey-related issue, it's a football thing. And at this time I can't comment any further."
Tocchet acknowledged that a New Jersey state trooper arrested in connection with the gambling ring case is his friend, but he declined further comment.
Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Tocchet will be on the bench Tuesday night and that it will be "business as usual."
"Everyone in the world is innocent until proven guilty," Gretzky said. "He's a great guy and a good friend. He's just going through a tough time right now, obviously, and we've got to let it run its course.
"It's a situation that's obviously a concern for the organization at this point."
Tocchet, one of three associate coaches on the Coyotes' staff, took over the head coaching duties for 10 days in December while Gretzky was away to be with his dying mother.
The 41-year-old Tocchet played 18 years with six teams, including three seasons with the Coyotes from 1997-00. He is one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes during his career.
Tocchet was a fan favorite during his two stints with the Flyers, from 1984 to 1992 and 2000 to 2002. Flyers star center Peter Forsberg today described Tocchet as "a good guy, a funny guy" and said he was shocked to hear about the sports betting accusations.
"I think everybody is surprised," Forsberg said. "It's definitely not good for the sport to hear something like that."
Flyers forward Simon Gagne played briefly with Tocchet in Philadelphia. "He's one of the best guys I knew," Gagne said.
Harney, 40, was arrested Monday and has been suspended from the force. The eight-year police veteran was charged in an arrest warrant with official misconduct, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Another man accused of taking bets is James A. Ulmer, 40, of Swedesboro, who was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.
Both men were free after posting 10 percent of their bail. Harney had $100,000 bail; Ulmer had $50,000 bail. The two men were expected to be arraigned in state Superior Court in Burlington County within two weeks.
Craig Mitnick, a Haddonfield attorney representing Harney, described his client as a "good, hardworking, law enforcement officer." He said he thinks the charges against his client were exaggerated. Authorities' descriptions of Harney having a lavish lifestyle are false, Mitnick said.
"He's a great guy and if he has a problem with gambling, we'll take care of that," Mitnick said.
Mitnick said Harney hadn't decided whether to contest the charges in court.
"Hopefully, he is not going to be pressed any more legally, because this case involves a lot more notable names," Mitnick said.
The state police investigation into the ring started in October after authorities received a tip on Harney's sports wagering from his Marlton home, and taking phone calls during his patrol job based out of the agency's Moorestown station, Fuentes said.
"We used another trooper acting in an undercover capacity to place a bet with Harney," Fuentes said. Once Harney took the bait, the investigation was underway, he said.
Over the course of the investigation, state police found wagers placed by about a half-dozen current NHL players and from someone Fuentes described as a "movie celebrity," all of whom have been interviewed as part of the investigation. Fuentes did not disclose their names, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Fuentes said the hockey players bet on football and basketball games, not hockey.
The gambling ring had a connection with organized crime in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, Fuentes said.
He said charges against more individuals are possible.
Starting Monday night, authorities seized property from Harney and Ulmer. State police seized $27,000 in currency, "voluminous" amounts of sports betting information and bank accounts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Fuentes said.
A search of Harney's house recovered more than $250,000 in Rolex watches and nine plasma-screen televisions, including two from his bathroom.
State Attorney General Zulima Farber described Harney's arrest as "bad news" for state law enforcement.
"I think this will send a clear message to New Jerseyans that we will not stand for official misconduct at any level," Farber said.
In 1,144 career NHL regular season games, Tocchet collected 440 goals, 512 assists, 952 points and 2,972 penalty minutes with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and Phoenix. Tocchet won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 1992 and appeared in the Stanley Cup finals with Philadelphia in 1987. He appeared in four NHL All-Star Games: 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1993.
The NHL veteran was also hired by the Colorado Avalanche as an assistant coach in 2003.
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
tommy
02-07-2006, 04:16 PM
With Tocchet and Janet Jones involved, you gotta maybe wonder how much Gretzky himself knew about it all...
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
What the... :eek2:
caniac369
02-07-2006, 04:17 PM
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SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
Staalgurl4ever
02-07-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, placing the bets doesn't bother me as long as it's not on hockey. But doing it illegally is about as freakin' stupid as it gets.
Tocchet really should take a leave of absence at the very least. I mean, if this comes up in a Peter Laviolette interview how the hell are they going to be able to continue business as usual in Phoenix?
Just please let no Canes be on that list.
Yes be no Canes on the list.
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
puck_it
02-07-2006, 05:00 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly today issued the following statement regarding allegations against Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet:
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
:huh: just what the hell. its not that hard to bet online.
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
nickgregory
02-07-2006, 05:41 PM
espn sucks...they treat hockey like it is behind the WNBA and bowling all year, this comes out and hockey gets 10 minutes at the beginning of sportscenter. bunch of condescending jerks...
I dont see it happening soon, but it is past time foir those clowns to get some competition...I was hoping Comcast would build on the OLN offer and bid for and get some MLB games as a start, but that doesnt look like it is happening...
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
Alicia
02-07-2006, 06:10 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
cmw00
02-07-2006, 06:17 PM
the league's statement
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly statement regarding allegations against Rick Tocchet
"We have just become aware of the allegations against Mr. Tocchet and the possible involvement of some unnamed players.
"While we know little more than has been released publicly, we understand that Mr. Tocchet's conduct in no way involved betting on hockey. And, while betting on football or other sports may be the pervasive issue, it in no way justifies poor judgment or otherwise alleged inappropriate conduct.
"With respect to the alleged conduct of the unnamed players, it is difficult to have any comment at this point, although everything we have heard, again, indicates it is not hockey-related. We take this issue very seriously and will monitor the proceedings closely."
Then again they may not have been betting on hockey but the problem with any betting with, shall we say, an "organized" ;) type group, is when someone gets their ass in deep debt in a possibly embarassing/illegal way, it makes it easy for the "organizers" to put the whammy on someone to:
A. Miss a save.
B. Take a bad penalty.
C. Insert your idea here.
All for fun and profit of the "organizers". So in hindsight maybe making large illegal bets with mobsters isn't in the best intrests of professional atheletes.
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
SoCalcaniac
02-07-2006, 06:22 PM
This is INSANE. All of it. I guess because I like the "idea" and fun of Las Vegas and can have fun playing the nickel Keno machines for hours at a time, lol, I have no clue what the thrill is to 'gamble' , and I certainly don't see why on earth, these monied types would want to get involved in some illegal gambling scheme :crazy: It just doesn't make sense!
Well, OLN stands to get some good ratings tonight- they have PHX v CHI which, given how horrible the Blackhawks are, woulda been a dud, now the looky loo factor comes into play and I'm sure all the talking heads in the studio will be, uh, talking....
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
Caniac
02-07-2006, 06:36 PM
:eek2: :crazy: :eek2: :eek2: :crazy: :eek2:
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
MeanGene
02-07-2006, 06:40 PM
Apparently, Gretzky will be speaking at half-time of the Kentucy/Tenn game that is currently on ESPN.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
caniac_26
02-07-2006, 06:48 PM
This story also made tonight's CBS Evening News.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
apolinar
02-07-2006, 08:11 PM
Yeah, I hope the canes come out clean. Maybe that will give us a number one ranking on TSN.
Anyhoo, I'll take a wild guess and put Jagr in the ring too due to past problems. Rutherford keeps salaries at bay for the canes that they don't have the purses to do the big time gambling with the Mafia bookies.
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:17 PM
apparantly roenick has been implicated too
Not surprising, since his gambling is pretty common knowledge.
but it is... why gamble illegally when we all know you do it legally?
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:21 PM
The thrill of it all? Being on the DL? :huh:
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
SouthernHockeyChick
02-07-2006, 08:27 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
Alicia
02-07-2006, 08:31 PM
Because your jersey number is higher than your IQ?
:laugh:
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:32 PM
well hes 97, at least hes got a fightin chance
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:32 PM
well hes 97, at least hes got a fightin chance
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:32 PM
well hes 97, at least hes got a fightin chance
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:32 PM
well hes 97, at least hes got a fightin chance
puck_it
02-07-2006, 08:32 PM
well hes 97, at least hes got a fightin chance
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