'Spittin Chiclets' Star And Former NHLer Paul Bissonnette Left Hospitalized After Altercation: Six Arrested
Former NHLer and popular hockey personality Paul Bissonnette was left hospitalized after a shocking incident in Arizona last Sunday.
According to multiple reports, Bissonnette was injured following an altercation involving at least six men at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
What exactly caused the incident in question isn't entirely clear, but what has been reported in local Arizona media is that Bissonnette attempted to break up a conflict between six men who were arguing with management at Houston's restaurant.
The details of what was said between Bissonnette and the group of men were not reported, but Bissonnette's attempts to mediate led to the former NHLer being fought by the group of men, who are reported to have ganged up on Bissonnette.
According to local sources, Bissonnette was hospitalized over the incident suffering injuries that are described by police as "non-life-threatening".
Six men were arrested by police and face charges related to the incident, with three men having been booked. Bissonnette's condition is not known although the former NHLer is currently active on social media promoting his podcast.
Bissonnette, 39, is a former 200 game NHL veteran who played six seasons professionally with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Arizona Coyotes, as well as years spent in the American Hockey League.
The Welland, ON native is known as one of the league's most popular personalities.
Bissonnette translated his popularity off the ice as the host of the popular 'Spittin Chiclets' podcast, one of the most-listened to sports podcasts, which was started in 2018 by Bissonnette and former teammate Ryan Whitney.
The podcast, an early hockey podcast where the sport lacked outsider coverage beyond the traditional broadcasts (especially from the perspective of former players) has been a successful endeavor that has brought larger fame to both Bissonnette & Whitney.
As well as a podcast personality, Bissonnette is also a TV analyst for TNT Sports on their hockey coverage.
FAQ: Paul Bissonnette Assaulted In Arizona
Q1: What happened to Paul Bissonnette?
A1: Paul Bissonnette was assaulted outside of an Arizona bar after trying to intervene with an unruly group of people, and taken to hospital for what police describe as "non life-threatening" injuries.
Q2: Did anything happen to the people who assaulted him?
A2: Yes, six men were arrested while three men were charged. There is no further information regarding the outcome of their arrests and charges as of this article.
In closing, Paul Bissonnette was assaulted outside of an Arizona bar due to him trying to help out the establishment with some disrespectful patrons. Bissonnette ended up in hospital but it seems he is going to be alright, and no serious injury occurred.
