ST. THOMAS, Ontario (AP) -- Boston Bruins captain Joe Thornton was arrested Saturday and charged with assaulting a police officer.
Thornton was charged with assaulting and obstructing police during a disturbance at 2 a.m. at Burty Bob's Two. Thornton was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court June 17.
Police were called when the bar's bouncers were unable to break up a fight. Outside the bar, some officers were knocked to the ground, Staff Sgt. Steve Withenshaw told the London Free Press.
"There were no serious injuries," Withenshaw said.
The bar's general manager, Ray Daniels, confirmed that Thornton was involved in the fight but declined further comment.
Eight other people -- including Thornton's 27-year-old brother John -- also were arrested. John Thornton was charged with resisting arrest and trespassing.
Joe Thornton was the first overall pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and has become one of the league's brightest stars.
He finished third in scoring this season with 36 goals and 101 points, and is a finalist for the Lester B. Pearson Award, given to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted on by the players themselves.
Thornton was charged with assaulting and obstructing police during a disturbance at 2 a.m. at Burty Bob's Two. Thornton was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court June 17.
Police were called when the bar's bouncers were unable to break up a fight. Outside the bar, some officers were knocked to the ground, Staff Sgt. Steve Withenshaw told the London Free Press.
"There were no serious injuries," Withenshaw said.
The bar's general manager, Ray Daniels, confirmed that Thornton was involved in the fight but declined further comment.
Eight other people -- including Thornton's 27-year-old brother John -- also were arrested. John Thornton was charged with resisting arrest and trespassing.
Joe Thornton was the first overall pick in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and has become one of the league's brightest stars.
He finished third in scoring this season with 36 goals and 101 points, and is a finalist for the Lester B. Pearson Award, given to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted on by the players themselves.
