*Photo from Beyond the Monster*
On Tuesday, Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on bail following a not guilty plea in court following a Saturday arrest in Boston.
The Boston Police Department report says that Lucic appeared intoxicated when officers got to his residence on Saturday after receiving a call from his wife that he was harming her. He was arrested on charges of suspicion of assault and battery on a family member.
Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins and is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, which the team confirmed. The charge that Lucic was arrested on carries a maximum penalty of 2 1/2 years in prison.
The Bruins said in a statement that "The Boston Bruins have been in communication with the Lucic family, offering our support and assistance. The organization is supportive of Milan’s decision to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program."
As a condition of his bail, Lucic is not allowed to have alcohol. A pre trial hearing was set for January 19 after his arraignment on Tuesday. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf by his attorney, with Lucic remaining silent during the proceedings.
Lucic returned to the Bruins on a one year contract during the offseason and only played in 4 games before getting injured and placed on LTIR. He had two assists in those 4 games, having last placed on October 21 against the Los Angeles Kings.
The NHL and NHLPA established the Player Assistance Program in 1996. The program helps players and their families as they deal with issues relating to mental health, substance abuse, and various different situations.
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