The National Lacrosse League launched an investigation after a discordant scene broke out following a recent Halifax Thunderbirds game.
A video circulated online showing professional lacrosse player Tyson Bell involved in a physical altercation with fans following Saturday’s game against the Colorado Mammoth. At one point during the fight, Bell appeared to use his lacrosse stick.
The NLL acknowledged it was aware of what occurred after last weekend’s game.
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Lacrosse sticks lay on the field before a game. (Photos by Grant Halverson/NCAA via Getty Images)
“The National Lacrosse League is aware of an alleged incident between a player and a spectator following the Halifax game in Colorado on December 21,” the NLL said in a statement released on December 22. “The League will provide an update after it has completed its investigation.”
Video shared on social media appeared to show Bell “attacking fans with his fist before throwing his baton at them,” according to TMZ Sports.
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Fans appeared to insult the athletes as they headed to the locker room. Bell’s colleagues eventually intervened and detained him in an attempt to calm the situation.
A broken lacrosse stick lies on the sidelines. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Colorado defeated Halifax on Saturday. Colorado forward Will Malcolm led the team with 10 points and seven goals in the 9-14 victory. Meanwhile, Bell did not score a goal during the match.
Other details about the incident were not immediately known.
The Thunderbirds host the Albany FireWolves on December 28 at the Scotiabank Center.
