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Police not investigating Alberta golf course fight involving Nick Tarnasky

ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 10 – Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky acted in self-defense during a viral fight sparked by slow play and intoxication at a Canadian golf course, police said no charges are expected.

  • Retired NHL player Nick Tarnasky was involved in a physical fight with another golfer at Alberta Springs Golf Resort recently.
  • The conflict appeared to start after comments about the slow pace of play on the golf course sparked a verbal spat between the men.
  • A video showing Tarnasky lifting and throwing the man into a pond, then punching him multiple times while shouting "bang," has gone viral on social media.
  • Troy Savinkoff of the RCMP explained that the police responded to a call involving a dispute and an intoxicated person, and determined that no assault allegations had been made.
  • Red Deer Minor Hockey is conducting an internal investigation while local authorities are reviewing the matter, but the RCMP says it is not actively investigating the incident.
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Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation

RED DEER — Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after a video surfaced showing one of its coaches, former NHL player Nick Tarnasky, involved in a fight at a golf course. The incident took place recently at Alberta Springs Golf Resort, just outside Red Deer, Alta. In a video circulating online, Tarnasky is seen arguing with another man before the man rushes toward him. Tarnasky lifts the man and throws him into a…

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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