A brawl at a youth street hockey game in New Jersey escalated when adults joined in, leading to multiple charges. The incident occurred during the Veterans Memorial Invitational Tournament in Egg Harbor Township, where players from the Maple Shade Cadet and Frenzy Cadet teams got into a fight. Video footage shows players throwing punches and chaos erupting as adults also joined in the altercation. Three adults – Colleen Biddle, Robert Schafer, and Justin Pacheco – were charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. The American Ball Hockey Alliance (ABHA) condemned the behavior and suspended both teams from the tournament, as well as one coach from Maple Shade Cadet. They are conducting an internal investigation and plan to take disciplinary actions. The ABHA emphasized that violence is not acceptable in street hockey and has a strict code of conduct for players, coaches, and spectators. The organization stated that the incident does not reflect the values of the host facility, Egg Harbor Township Street Hockey, and their teams. The ABHA is taking the necessary steps to address the situation and ensure that such behavior is not repeated in the future.
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