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.