LEAFS STAR FACES CHARGE OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Toronto Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews is facing a charge of disorderly conduct, disruptive behaviour or fighting, in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz., this past off-season.

Court records show a summons was issued, and an arraignment set, on July 23. A pretrial conference has been set for Wednesday in Scottsdale, but Matthews does not have to appear in person.

The CBC reported that the charge stems from an incident on May 26, involving a security guard at a condo complex in Scottsdale.

Matthews is alleged to have been confronted by a security guard after Matthews, who allegedly appeared to be intoxicated, and a group of men attempted to open her vehicle as she sat in it. As Matthews walked away from the security guard, it’s alleged, he dropped his pants and grabbed his buttocks, though did not remove his underwear. On Tuesday night, the Leafs released the following statement: “The Toronto Maple Leafs are aware of the complaint of disturbing the peace against forward Auston Matthews. Auston is co- operating fully with the relevant authorities but neither he nor the Club will comment any further out of respect for the process involved.”