Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Phoenix Coyotes forward Brad May
is facing a possible assault charge for fighting with
a nightclub bouncer and two Maricopa County Sheriff's
deputies.

The incident occurred Sunday when May argued with the
bouncer at the Cat Eye Lounge to move to the front of
the line following the Coyotes' 6-4 victory over
Nashville, Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Monday.

When two deputies intervened, May punched one deputy
in the face and wrestled with the other, he said. The
deputies handcuffed May to subdue him, Arpaio said.

May was not arrested.

"I believe he was trying to get all the other 12
hockey players up the line into the club," Arpaio
said.

An assault charge could be filed this week against
May, who appeared to be drunk during the incident,
Arpaio said.

Coyotes spokesman Rich Nairn said May practiced with
the team Monday morning and wasn't available to
comment over the phone.

The team issued a statement saying an altercation
occurred as May and his wife were leaving a
restaurant, but did not provide further details. The
statement said the team was cooperating with Arpaio's
investigation and would not comment further until it
was completed.

The Coyotes begin a best-of-seven playoff series
against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.



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