Milbury Allegedly Assaults 12yr old Child

The Associated Press reported that Mike Milbury has been charged with assaulting and threatening a 12-year-old Pee Wee hockey player in Brookline.  Brookline Police Capt. Tom Keaveney said Milbury was an Assistant Coach on his son's team when he allegedly attacked a player on the opposing team.  Milbury denies the claim.

Jason Brough of ProHockey Talk reports the following statement was released by Mike Milbury's lawyer, Daniel Rabinovitz, on his client's behalf:

"Mike Milbury denies any allegations that there was an assault of any kind. He simply intervened in an altercation between his son and an opposing player. No one was struck, no one was injured and no one was threatened."

Milbury is a hockey analyst for NBC, CBC and NESN.

An NBC Sports spokesperson released a statement: "We are aware of the story and are gathering the facts. We will not have any further statements until we know more information."

Keep in mind this is the same Mike Milbury who attacked a fan with his own shoe during his playing career with the Bruins.  If true, this recent meltdown would be the latest mistake in a long series of ill-tempered incidents Milbury is known for.  Milbury served as Islanders Coach and General Manager for some of the darkest times in team history, from 1995 - 2006 where he made trades and decisions that were scorned by fans and professionals in the hockey world.

(Update: Mike Milbury will not face charges after a Massachusetts clerk magistrate ruled Friday, 12/23 that there's not enough evidence to criminally charge him after his confrontation with a 12-year-old youth hockey player.)

Isles Notes:

Arthur Staple is reporting the New York Islanders returned Kevin Poulin and Calvin de Haan to Bridgeport. Andrew Macdonald, Mark Eaton and Nino Niederreiter are traveling with the team; Brian Rolston (Concussion), Steve Staios (Concussion) are not.