Jason Smith, who played 1,008 games over 15 seasons as an NHL defenseman, faces criminal charges in Calgary for domestic assault against his wife and teenage daughter.
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Edmonton Oilers captain has been charged with two counts of assault and one of unlawful confinement.
The family lives in Greely, Ontario, but was Dallas Cowboys jersey
spending the summer in Calgary. Smith, 36, was released on $1,000 bail and ordered to stay away from his family.
Smith was released shortly after his arrest and his lawyer, Alain Hepner, pointed out to reporters that Smith had no criminal record and the charges are “devastating” to him and his family.
Hepner wouldn’t elaborate on details of the allegations but emphasized there were no serious or permanent injuries and he is consulting with counseling experts on behalf of his client.
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story — I can’t divulge anything yet,” Hepner told reporters. “The charges conjure up images so overdone and exaggerated … what’s conjured up by the allegations is not an accurate reflection of what will surface in the court case.”
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