Former NHL player and now broadcaster Paul Bissonnette ‘victim of assault’ as six men arrested after altercation at restaurant

Paul Bissonnette, former NHL player and now hockey broadcaster, was the ‘victim of an assault’ during an altercation at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday.

Paul Bissonnette, former NHL player and now hockey broadcaster, was the ‘victim of an assault’ during an altercation at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday. Bissonnette was assaulted when he tried to calm a situation between six men and management at Houston’s restaurant, according to police. “The situation escalated to the men assaulting Paul Bissonnette both inside and outside of the restaurant. Police units responded quickly after it was reported and, after a thorough investigation, arrested six men for their involvement,” the Scottsdale Police Department told CNN Tuesday. “EMS was called to the scene to evaluate Paul’s injuries from the assault, and he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.” Police said the “six suspects were arrested and booked, and face charges related to assault and disorderly conduct”. In a video posted to social media on Monday, Bissonnette thanked fans for their support and shared details of the altercation.