Screenshot from the viral video showing an altercation between two men at a central Alberta golf course.

By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

LEAGUE looking into it

Former pro player, current Red Deer Minor Hockey coach involved in viral golf course brawl

Jul 9, 2025 | 9:09 AM

Former pro hockey player Nick Tarnasky, who is the current head coach of Red Deer Minor Hockey’s U17 AAA program, appears to find himself at the centre of a viral social media video.

The video shows a person who is purportedly Tarnasky, a prolific fighter during his mostly AHL career, getting into a confrontation with a fellow golfer.

Alberta RCMP confirm they received a call on July 4 at 5:45 p.m. about an incident at a central Alberta golf course, which rdnewsNOW is choosing not to name.

The call was for the person seen in the video wearing a dark shirt — not Tarnasky.

When police arrived, the man in the dark shirt had left. No charges are pending from that initial call, RCMP shared.

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In May, Red Deer Minor Hockey shared Tarnasky was set to return as head coach of the U17 AAA North Stars for the 2025-26 season.

He took over the reins last October, taking the team from 0-5-1 and 24-7-0-3 by the end of last season.

He was also named AEHL Coach of the Year for 2024-25.

In a statement to rdnewsNOW, Red Deer Minor Hockey General Manager Jason Stephens says the following:

“We are aware of a video circulating on social media involving a coach with Red Deer Minor Hockey. 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.”

Despite the league’s understanding, RCMP confirmed again Wednesday morning, there is no open investigation into this incident.

See the video below on X (contains harsh language):