NHL Personalities Linked to Probe of Gambling Ring, Police Say

8 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS and TORONTO -- As reported by the Globe and Mail: "The National Hockey League has been hit with a major scandal amid allegations Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed an illegal gambling ring with possible connections to organized crime, according to the Attorney General of New Jersey.

"New Jersey State Police confirmed that as many as 12 current and former NHL players, coaches and management figures are also under investigation, and there are reports that Wayne Gretzky's wife is among them.

"In what New Jersey police called 'Operation Slap Shot,' Mr. Tocchet was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Two other men, including an eight-year veteran of the state police force, were charged with similar offences.

"...Mr. Gretzky said 'absolutely not' when asked if she (his wife Janet Gretzky) had placed bets for him. Except for trips to Las Vegas, Mr. Gretzky said, he's no gambler.

"...Yesterday's charges relate to allegations that the men were involved in an illegal sports betting network. Authorities said more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7-million, were made on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball..."

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	NHL Personalities Linked to Probe of Gambling Ring, Police Say 8 Feb 2006 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LAS VEGAS and TORONTO -- As reported by the Globe and Mail: "The National Hockey League has been hit with a major scandal amid allegations Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet financed an illegal gambling ring with possible connections to organized crime, according to the Attorney General of New Jersey. "New Jersey State Police confirmed that as many as 12 current and former NHL players, coaches and management figures are also under investigation, and there are reports that Wayne Gretzky's wife is among them. "In what New Jersey police called 'Operation Slap Shot,' Mr. Tocchet was charged with promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. Two other men, including an eight-year veteran of the state police force, were charged with similar offences. "...Mr. Gretzky said 'absolutely not' when asked if she (his wife Janet Gretzky) had placed bets for him. Except for trips to Las Vegas, Mr. Gretzky said, he's no gambler. "...Yesterday's charges relate to allegations that the men were involved in an illegal sports betting network. Authorities said more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7-million, were made on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball..."

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