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An investigation has been launched in a bench-clearing minor hockey fight that allegedly had coaches scrapping on the ice.
Witnesses said the brawl broke out at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Sunday and took place while a player was lying hurt on the ice.
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Shortly after the player was hurt, two people, not wearing hockey gear, could be seen squaring off.
It is not known what led to the brawl.
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The Greater Vernon and Salmon Arm Minor Hockey Associations have indicated an investigation is underway, both stating that they do “not tolerate the actions that took place.”
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