Police Investigating a Mass Brawl Involving New York Rangers' Second-Rounder

According to Slovak outlet Hokej Pravda, a mass brawl broke out during a floorball tournament featuring one of Slovakia's top development programs, HK Nitra, and opponent Zlatý Moravci. The brawl began when Rangers' second-round draft pick Adam Sykora received a possible foul, which set off members of his team in his defense.

Upon the incident's conclusion, one of Zlatý Moravci's players was laying on the floor in a pool of blood. He wound up at the hospital with a broken jaw.

A criminal investigation has been opened, although Sykora is not a subject at this time. One of his teammates however, 2023 draft eligible Ondrej Molnár, is being investigated. He is reportedly the one who broke the opposing player's jaw.

For now, as the investigation pends, further details are still to be released. A spokesperson for Hockey Slovakia stated that the organization is monitoring the situation closely. With the World Juniors around the corner, they sure have their hands full.

Full story: Hokej Pravda

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