Edmonton Oilers’ Ben Eager charged with assault

By News Staff

Posted Oct 22, 2012 6:51 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Edmonton Oiler Ben Eager has been charged after a fight in a Toronto pub Saturday.

Police say the 28-year-old left winger and his brother were arrested the same day and released.

Eager is charged with assault causing bodily harm, threatening bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

The Calgary Sun reports a bouncer at the bar suffered bruises and cuts from the incident.

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