The National Hockey League (NHL) recently announced that it has suspended Arizona Coyotes minority owner, Andrew Barroway, following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Barroway was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on the evening of October 28th.
Barroway has been a minority owner of the Coyotes since 2014 and is currently the team’s managing partner and chairman. He is also a partner in the law firm of Cozen O’Connor. Following his arrest, the NHL released a statement saying that they had suspended Barroway indefinitely and that they would be conducting an investigation into the incident.
The NHL has a strict policy when it comes to DUIs and other alcohol-related offenses. The league has a zero-tolerance policy for any of its owners, players, or staff who are arrested on suspicion of DUI. This policy was put in place to ensure that the league is taking a firm stance against alcohol-related offenses and to protect the integrity of the game.
The Coyotes have yet to make a statement regarding Barroway’s suspension, but they did release a statement saying that they are aware of the incident and are cooperating with the NHL’s investigation. The team also said that they are taking the matter very seriously and will take appropriate action once the investigation is complete.
It is unclear at this time what action the NHL will take in regards to Barroway’s suspension. However, it is likely that he will face some form of disciplinary action as a result of his arrest. The league has made it clear that it takes DUIs very seriously and that any owner, player, or staff member who is arrested on suspicion of DUI will face serious consequences.
The NHL’s decision to suspend Barroway is a clear sign that the league is taking a firm stance against alcohol-related offenses. It is important for all members of the NHL community to remember that DUIs are not only illegal, but also dangerous and can have serious consequences.
