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Mikhail Grabovski Charged With Assault After U15 Hockey Game in Markham

The next step is a June hearing, with police withholding video to protect the victim’s identity.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mikhail Grabovski (84), of Germany, and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer (2) collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla.
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New York Islanders center Mikhail Grabovski (84) in a blue and orange uniform.

Overview

  • Court records show the one-count assault charge was sworn Monday, March 30, with a first appearance set for June 12 in Newmarket, Ontario.
  • York Regional Police said they were called to Markham Village Arena on March 14 after a youth playoff game, and the victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
  • Police confirmed a video of the incident exists but said they will not release further details because doing so could identify the victim.
  • Court documents allege the accused assaulted Warren Cooper, head coach of the York-Simcoe Express, and release conditions bar any contact with him or visits to places he is known to be.
  • Grabovski, 42, is listed as head coach of the Markham Waxers U15 AAA team, and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association said it is aware of the situation and will not comment during the active investigation.