Ex-NHL player Nick Tarnasky caught in violent golf course brawl, an internal investigation will take place
A disturbing video of former
NHL
player and current youth hockey coach Nick Tarnasky engaged in a violent altercation at a golf course has sparked widespread outrage—and triggered an internal investigation by Red Deer Minor Hockey.
Red Deer Minor Hockey Investigates Coach Nick Tarnasky After Shocking Golf Course Brawl Goes Viral
The confrontation, which erupted at Alberta Springs Golf Resort near Red Deer, Alberta, quickly gained traction online after footage showed Tarnasky clashing with another man over what appears to be a dispute about pace of play. In the video, the man is seen yelling and approaching Tarnasky aggressively. Tarnasky retaliates by lifting the man and throwing him into a nearby pond. The situation escalates when the man re-emerges, only to be met by a flurry of punches from Tarnasky, each punctuated by the word 'bang,' before being thrown a second time.
Tarnasky can also be heard yelling, 'Enough, enough, get out!'
Red Deer Minor Hockey, where Tarnasky currently serves as the head coach of the U17 AAA North Stars, responded swiftly to the viral footage. 'We are aware of a video circulating on social media involving a coach with Red Deer Minor Hockey,' the organization said in a statement. 'At this time, given that we understand the matter is being reviewed by local policing authorities and we are conducting our own internal investigation into the alleged incident, we will have no further comments.
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However, local police are not pursuing charges. According to RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, a third-party report had been made about an altercation and an intoxicated person at the golf course, but the complainant had already left the scene when officers from the Blackfalds detachment arrived. 'Nobody came forward to us alleging an assault or anything like that, and our investigation was concluded,' Savinkoff explained.
Tarnasky, 40, played 245 NHL games from 2005 to 2010 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, and Florida Panthers, racking up nearly 300 penalty minutes—a gritty playing style that appears to have followed him off the ice. After his NHL stint, he continued playing in the AHL before transitioning into a coaching role.
In May, Red Deer Minor Hockey proudly announced Tarnasky's return for the 2025–2026 season.
But now, his future with the organization hangs in the balance, as both public opinion and internal scrutiny grow louder in the wake of this incident.
Whether this viral brawl spells the end of Tarnasky's coaching career or becomes a footnote in his post-NHL life remains to be seen. One thing is certain—the video has cast a harsh spotlight on behavior unbecoming of a youth sports mentor.
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