Report: Bruins’ Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assault and battery charges, will enter NHL/NHLPA assistance program
Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic plead not guilt to a charge of assault and battery against a family or household member on Tuesday. He was released on personal recognizance bail after appearing in Boston Municipal Court for his arraignment.
Lucic was arrested on Saturday morning following an alleged domestic dispute with his wife, according to reports.
According to multiple outlets who obtained a copy of the police report, Lucic’s life alleges the 35-year-old pulled her by her hair and tried to choke her during an argument at their North End residence in Boston. Lucic’s wife told police that her husband, who police said appeared intoxicated at the time of the alleged incident, did not try to strangle her, and she declined an offer of medical treatment.
With being released on personal recognizance, Lucic is prohibited from abusing his wife and consuming alcohol. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 19.
The Bruins announced that Lucic will take a leave of absence from the team.
“The organization takes these matters very seriously, and we will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time," the team said in a statement.
Lucic has been out of action since Oct 21. when he took a Derek Forgot snapshot off his ankle. Boston placed the The 6-foot-3, 236-pound winger was placed on long-term injury reserve on Oct. 27 and is eligible to come off LTIR.
The veteran will be entering the NHL/NHLPA Player assistance program while he remains in indefinite leave from Bruins. The NHL had nothing to say on the alleged Lucic incident.
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