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During his playing days, Paul Bissonnette was known for being an enforcer, often fighting opponents. But, recently, the former NHLer was in a fight he certainly did not want to be in.
On Monday, Bissonnette confirmed that he was recently jumped by six men in a Scottsdale, Arizona bar, setting off a huge reaction on social media.
Here’s more from FOX 10 Arizona.
Former Arizona Coyotes player, podcaster and TNT hockey analyst, Paul Bissonnette, was assaulted by six men at a Scottsdale restaurant on Sunday night, the police department said.
The Nov. 24 assault happened at Houston’s restaurant near McDonald Drive and Scottsdale Road around 7:30 p.m.
“There was an altercation inside the restaurant with six adult men and the management. Reportedly, Paul Bissonnette tried to help management calm the men and get them to leave. The situation escalated to the men assaulting Paul Bissonnette both inside and outside of the restaurant,” Scottsdale Police Sgt. Allison Sempsis said.
The six men were arrested and are accused of assault and disorderly conduct. Five of them are facing misdemeanors and the sixth is facing a felony. They were not identified.
Bissonnette spoke on Twitter about the incident. Take a listen.
Thanks for your calls & messages. Love you fuckers. Had a blast getting to record @spittinchiclets today and share some laughs with the gang. See you tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/5WOxkxARvx
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 26, 2024
Bissonnette noted that he will speak more at length on the incident on Tuesday’s episode of his hit Barstool Podcast, Spittin’ Chiclets.
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy shared a screenshot of this hilarious exchange.
Vintage @BizNasty2point0 https://t.co/qsq11rXLQk pic.twitter.com/5LPBCIih1h
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 26, 2024
Thankfully, it seems like Paul Bissonnette is okay.