Operation Slapshot

Rick Tocchet, assistant coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, has been served with a criminal complaint Monday, accusing the former NHL star of financing a gambling ring:

EWING, N.J. (AP-CP) — Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet is accused of financing a U.S. sports gambling ring in which about a half-dozen current NHL players placed bets — but not on hockey — authorities said Tuesday.

Tocchet, a former NHL star, was served with a criminal complaint Monday and was expected to travel from his Arizona home to answer charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said.

Fuentes said an investigation into the New Jersey-based ring discovered the processing of more than 1,000 wagers, exceeding $1.7 million US, on professional and college sports, mostly football and basketball.

A person described as a “movie celebrity” also has been interviewed in the investigation, Fuentes said.

Other than Rick Tocchet and a New Jersey State Trooper, we don't know who exactly is involved in this mess, but I'd say now is the time to start rumour mongering and pointing fingers.

Any guesses as to who's involved?

Rick Tocchet is Pucked