Tocchet pays price for gambling

From the AP, Former NHL player Rick Tocchet pleaded guilty Friday to running a sports gambling ring, but might not have to serve any jail time.

Tocchet, who played for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington and the Coyotes in a career that spanned 22 seasons, is on leave from his job as an assistant coach for the Coyotes. He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to promote gambling and promoting gambling. Such offenses usually do not carry a jail sentence for first-time offenders.


Tocchet pleads guilty.........(azcentral.com)