GOOD WILL to all men at Christmas did not extend between one professional lacrosse player and two fans who were allegedly on the receiving end of a shocking attack.
Halifax Thunderbirds star Tyson Bell is being investigated by the National Lacrosse League after he was seen appearing to punch a fan and whack another with his lacrosse stick.
Bell was a NCAA Defensive Player of the Year in college[/caption]
It came following the Thunderbirds’ 19-14 loss at Colorado Mammoth in Denver on December 21.
Fan taunting seemed to trigger Bell’s anger as he walked back into the tunnel following the defeat.
Three players managed to avoid responding to the heckling, but Bell reacted angrily to the verbal barbs and hand gestures being directed at them.
As he walked towards the tunnel, the 30-year-old then turned towards the fans standing at the barrier separating them from the crowd.
And he appeared to PUNCH one of the fans.
Bell then used his stick to hit a second fan over the head after they had pushed the barrier back.
Team-mates, other fans and security eventually managed to usher the long stick midfielder away.
The NLL released a statement the following day.
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It said: “The National Lacrosse League is aware of an alleged between a player and spectator(s) following the Halifax at Colorado game on December 21st.
“The league will provide an update after it has completed its investigation.”
Canada native Bell went to Onondaga Community College.
He was a 2x NJCAA First Team All-American, an NCAA Defensive Player of the Year and a 2x NCJAA National Champion.
