We have just learned in the last few minutes that Kevin Bilodeau, 31, is accused of armed assault and causing bodily harm after attacking a referee during a dek hockey game in Quebec.
Frustrated after being ejected by referee Mathieu Joncas, 38, Bilodeau allegedly struck him in the face and chest with a stick, causing serious injuries, including a fractured jaw, broken teeth, and a concussion.
Bilodeau, who has no criminal record and is himself a referee, has sparked a reflection on violence in sports.
