Shocking footage emerges of former NHL player Paul Bissonnette being attacked by six men in vicious brawl
- The men were arrested on assault charges after the incident last month
Stunning footage has emerged of former NHL player Paul Bissonnette being attacked by a group of men at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona last month.
Bissonnette, who afterwards described the group as “a bunch of drunk golfers,” got into a violent brawl against six men on Nov. 24 after allegedly trying to stop one of them from harassing a manager at the establishment.
And footage of the fight has now been released by Scottsdale police, showing a shirtless Bissonnette taking on the men in a parking lot.
Bissonnette, who last appeared in the NHL during the 2013-14 season, is seen in the footage being kicked and punched on the ground before running away from the men.
Another excerpt from the footage, which was posted on X by 12 News’ Sean Ricealso shows the moment Bissonnette approached the men in Houston’s restaurant.
The former hockey player was quickly ambushed by the group of men as bystanders rushed to leave the restaurant.
New footage shows Paul Bissonnette being kicked and punched as he lies on the ground
Images have also been released of the moment Bissonnette approached the group
Bissonnette said in one video posted on X that one of the men got in the manager’s face and put his hands on him.
The ex-Phoenix Coyote then intervened, grabbing the man’s arm and telling him they would be in trouble if he continued to harass the staff.
Video posted by Bianca Buonoalso from 12News, also shows suspect Sean Daley saying he didn’t know what police were talking about when they arrested him for his alleged role in the fight.
Another suspect, Henry Mesker, also told police he did not know what happened at the restaurant.
Ultimately, Daley, Mesker, John Carroll, William Carroll, Danny Bradley and Edward Jennings were charged with assault. Fox 10 Phoenix.
Bissonnette also claimed that a seventh man who was not arrested was involved in the altercation.
In addition, some men were also charged with disorderly conduct.
Danny Bradley, John G. Carroll, William J. Carroll, Sean Daley, Edward Jennings and Henry Mesker are seen clockwise from left
Paul Bissonnette showed a mark on his face that was the result of a fight with seven men
Bissonnette spent six years in the NHL, including five with the Phoenix Coyotes
Daley was also charged with a misdemeanor count of possession of a forged instrument after he allegedly admitted to having a fake military ID, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
Bissonnette – who was known as a “tough guy” in the NHL due to his frequent fights – said after the incident that he “took some” but “gave more” and that he was doing well despite being “hit in the head.” ‘several times.
He showed a few marks on his face, but otherwise appeared unharmed.
He added that he was “very angry” with the men and wanted their names made public.