Ex-Czech coach convicted of fraud

Former Czech Republic hockey coach Vladimir Ruzicka has been convicted of fraud and fined more than $15,000. Ruzicka accepted $20,750 from a father who said he paid him to let his son play when he was in charge of Slavia Prague. He denied any wrongdoing, saying he considered the money sponsorship and later returned it. Ruzicka still can appeal. Ruzicka resigned from his post with the national team last year following similar allegations by other parents. Ruzicka played for Edmonton, Boston and Ottawa in the NHL.