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CTV News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
‘Not my finest moment': Man beat up at Red Deer golf course apologizes
Trevor Ogilvie is apologizing for drinking too much after a video of him getting beat up by former NHL player Nick Tarnasky on a Red Deer golf course surfaced. (Facebook) A man named Trevor Ogilvie is apologizing after a video of him getting beat up by former NHLer Nick Tarnasky on a Red Deer golf course circulated online earlier this week. The video shows Tarnasky throwing the man into a pond and punching him repeatedly – saying 'bang' after each hit. 'Not my finest moment, I know,' said Ogilvie in a video posted to Facebook Friday. 'Played 36 holes of golf, drank way too much and my mouth ran faster than my brain.' 'I'd like to apologize to all the folks on the course, anyone caught up in it and anyone who had to deal with me that day,' Ogilvie went on. 'I lost my cool, and I've learned from it.' Tarnasky, 40, played in the NHL between 2005 and 2010, racking up 245 games with Tampa Bay, Nashville and Florida. He played in the AHL for several years and moved into coaching. Red Deer Minor Hockey recently announced his return to head coach of the U17 AAA North Stars for the 2025-26 season. The organization said it is conducting its own investigation while RCMP are staying out of it as no one came forward alleging an assault. With files from the Canadian Press.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nick Tarnasky: Who is the former NHL enforcer in that viral golf course fight?
Ex-NHLer Nick Tarnasky lands in hot water after viral brawl footage (Credit: Getty Images) Nick Tarnasky isn't just a name trending online; he's a former NHL enforcer with a reputation built on physicality. Born in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Tarnasky carved out a gritty 12-year professional hockey career. Standing at 6'2' and weighing 224 pounds, he was known for his aggressive play style and ability to throw down when tensions ran high. A journeyman career built on toughness Though never a high scorer, Tarnasky made his mark as a tough, reliable presence on the ice. In total, he appeared in 245 NHL games and tallied 297 penalty minutes, including 39 fighting major, cementing his place as a classic enforcer during the mid-2000s era. After his NHL days, Tarnasky continued to play in the AHL for teams like the Rochester Americans, Hamilton Bulldogs, and Hartford Wolf Pack. He even took his talents overseas, signing with Vityaz Chekhov in Russia's KHL in 2011. He wrapped up his playing career with the San Diego Gulls in the 2016–17 season before transitioning to coaching. Post-retirement, he took on a coaching role with the U17 AAA North Stars under Red Deer Minor Hockey in Alberta, working with young athletes and staying close to the sport that defined his life. Arron Asham vs Nick Tarnasky Round 2 Mar 3, 2010 Golf course fight goes viral, and is under review Tarnasky returned to the public eye in July 2025 when a video surfaced showing him in a violent altercation at Alberta Springs Golf Resort. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo In the video, a visibly intoxicated man taunts and shoves Tarnasky during an argument about slow play. Tarnasky, initially trying to walk away, eventually retaliates, throwing the man into a water hazard and delivering multiple punches while shouting 'Bang!' after each hit. The clip has been viewed tens of millions of times and has sparked wide debate online about athlete behavior off the field. Red Deer Minor Hockey confirmed it is conducting an internal investigation, though the Royal Canadian Mounted Police closed their case after no formal complaint was filed. Still a fighter, on and off the ice While Tarnasky has not released a public statement, reports suggest he will address the incident in an upcoming Spittin' Chiclets podcast episode. For fans who remember his on-ice brawls, the viral fight is a reminder that Nick Tarnasky's enforcer instincts haven't faded; he's still ready to stand his ground when challenged, no matter the setting. Also Read: Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky destroys drunk man in wild viral golf course brawl For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Police release verdict on brutal golf brawl involving ex-hockey star who punched rival and threw him into lake
The Mounties don't want any trouble with retired NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky after his recent dustup over allegations of slow play on an Alberta golf course. Now the 40-year-old Under-17 coach appears to be avoiding any penalty for the fight that has gone viral on social media. 'It was essentially a report of a fight and an intoxicated individual,' Royal Canadian Mounted Police Corporal Troy Savinkoff told CBC. 'Nobody came forward to us alleging an assault or anything like that, and our investigation was concluded.' Tarnasky's U-17 team, Red Deer Minor Hockey, has also released its own statement claiming that it is investigating the incident. 'We are aware of a video circulating on social media involving a coach with Red Deer Minor Hockey,' the team told CBC. 'At this time, given that we understand the matter is being reviewed by local policing authorities and we are conducting our own internal investigation into the alleged incident, we will have no further comments. The fight, which took place at Alberta Springs Golf Resort, saw an unidentified man punched several times and pushed into a lake by Tarnasky, a journeyman NHL center who last played professionally with the AHL's San Diego Gulls in 2017. Video of the incident showed Tarnasky growing furious with a slower group that refused to let his play through. The fight was very one-sided as Tarnasky quickly tossed the other man into the water. Incredibly, the victim crawled out of the water and continued to challenge Tarnasky to a fight, resulting in the ex-enforcer landing five punches to his rival's head before tossing him towards the lake once again. Nonetheless, the unidentified man appears to be OK following the mauling, as a photo has emerged of him with only a slight black eye. A photo has emerged of the man in the fight with just a mild black eye afterwards. As seen on the r/golf page on Reddit, the man posed for an apparent Snapchat photo sticking his tongue out and seemingly in good spirits. 'Just a tiny lil black eye thats it thats all boys,' he wrote. Drafted 287th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2003, Tarnasky also played for the Florida Panthers and the Nashville Predators. Across 245 NHL games, he totaled 13 goals, 30 points, and a whopping 297 penalty minutes. He spent many more games in the American Hockey League - playing in 486 games and putting up 80 goals, 145 points and an astounding 881 penalty minutes. Tarnasky last played in the NHL in 2010.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Man on receiving end shares aftermath of viral golf course fight with ex-NHL enforcer
Article content It appears that the man on the receiving end of an Alberta golf course beatdown featuring a former NHL enforcer got away with only some minor damage. Article content To both his face and ego. Article content According to a picture of the man allegedly involved in the viral brouhaha – which saw him get pummelled and rag-dolled by ex-NHL tough guy Nick Tarnasky – some minor bruising appears to be the worst of the damage. Article content Article content Article content A user who goes by the name DustyDave1971 posted the photo from the man's Snapchat on Reddit, adding that his 'son-in-law knows him well' and 'lives in the same town.' Article content As for Tarnasky, the former Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning tough guy reportedly is under investigation by the minor hockey association where he coaches over the incident which happened last week. Article content A video that went viral on social media showed a man appearing to be Tarnasky manhandle a fellow golfer, tossing him into a lake and punching him in the face several times. Article content Article content Red Deer Minor Hockey — where the former Florida Panthers tough guy coaches an under-17 squad — told TMZ in a statement that it has seen the video and is looking into the incident. Article content Article content 'At this time, given that we understand the matter is being reviewed by local policing authorities and we are conducting our own internal investigation into the alleged incident, we will have no further comments,' Red Deer Minor Hockey told the outlet. Article content The incident, which took place at around 5:47 p.m. at Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer, erupted over an argument about a group of golfers' slow play. Article content The 2 1/2-minute clip, which was posted to Reddit by user YEGG35, shows the argument beginning with a large man in a white shirt arguing with two other golfers on a cart path beside a tee box.
National Post
2 days ago
- National Post
Man on receiving end shares aftermath of viral golf course fight with ex-NHL enforcer
It appears that the man on the receiving end of an Alberta golf course beatdown featuring a former NHL enforcer got away with only some minor damage. Article content To both his face and ego. Article content According to a picture of the man allegedly involved in the viral brouhaha – which saw him get pummelled and rag-dolled by ex-NHL tough guy Nick Tarnasky – some minor bruising appears to be the worst of the damage. Article content In a post by an alleged acquaintance of the man on Reddit, the apparent instigator – and ultimate loser – of the brawl only suffered a 'tiny' black eye during the incident and appears to be in good spirits. Article content 'Just a tiny lil black eye,' the man wrote over the selfie-style snap with his tongue sticking out. 'That's it, that's all, boys.' Article content A user who goes by the name DustyDave1971 posted the photo from the man's Snapchat on Reddit, adding that his 'son-in-law knows him well' and 'lives in the same town.' Article content As for Tarnasky, the former Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning tough guy reportedly is under investigation by the minor hockey association where he coaches over the incident which happened last week. Article content A video that went viral on social media showed a man appearing to be Tarnasky manhandle a fellow golfer, tossing him into a lake and punching him in the face several times. Article content Red Deer Minor Hockey — where the former Florida Panthers tough guy coaches an under-17 squad — told TMZ in a statement that it has seen the video and is looking into the incident. Article content 'At this time, given that we understand the matter is being reviewed by local policing authorities and we are conducting our own internal investigation into the alleged incident, we will have no further comments,' Red Deer Minor Hockey told the outlet. Article content Police confirmed on Wednesday that Tarnasky is not a subject of further investigation. Article content Article content The incident, which took place at around 5:47 p.m. at Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer, erupted over an argument about a group of golfers' slow play. Article content The 2 1/2-minute clip, which was posted to Reddit by user YEGG35, shows the argument beginning with a large man in a white shirt arguing with two other golfers on a cart path beside a tee box. Article content The man in white accuses the two men in front of him – one in a black-and-white patterned shirt and shorts, the other in a light shirt and a hat – of taking far too much time to tee off at the hole.
