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NLL Investigates Player-Fan Altercation Involving Halifax's Tyson Bell

The investigation follows a viral video showing Bell punching and swinging a lacrosse stick at fans after a game against Colorado Mammoth.

  • The National Lacrosse League has launched an investigation into an altercation involving Halifax Thunderbirds player Tyson Bell and fans after a December 21 game in Denver.
  • A video circulating online shows Bell punching a fan and swinging his lacrosse stick during the incident, which occurred as players exited the field following a loss to the Colorado Mammoth.
  • Fans were reportedly heckling Halifax players as they walked toward the locker room, prompting Bell to react physically before teammates intervened to deescalate the situation.
  • The NLL released a statement acknowledging the incident and stated it would provide updates after completing its investigation.
  • The Halifax Thunderbirds are scheduled to play their next game on December 28 against the Albany FireWolves at Scotiabank Centre.
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