Classless coach trips opposing players during post-game handshake and break kid's wrist

Mounties are investigating a Vancouver minor hockey coach after he tripped a 13-year-old player from an opposing team during a post-game handshake at the University of British Columbia campus last weekend.

Video obtained by CTV News shows UBC Hornets coach Martin Tremblay tripping a Richmond Steel player following the tense gold medal game ending the spring season, causing two boys to tumble to the ice at Thunderbird Arena.

One of the players suffered a broken wrist and will be in a cast for two weeks, according to Steel manager Tammy Hohlweg.

The coach – whose team actually beat the Steel 5-4 – was also filmed pointing his middle finger at the crowd after the trip, and one of his players is seen throwing an unidentified object over the boards.

Mounties and paramedics were called to the arena, where officers took Tremblay into custody. The coach was questioned and released without charges.

But RCMP Sgt. Paulena Gidda said investigators are still considering charges of assault or assault causing bodily harm, depending on the severity of the player’s injuries.

I can't believe this guy won't be nailed for this incident. I hope he is charged and that he doesn't just get a slap on the wrist. Kids have to be protected from assholes likes this. It's not good enough to ban him from coaching. He needs a little bit of jail time.

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