An Ottawa police spokesperson didn’t provide the driver’s name, but said he made a “costly mistake” in choosing to drive impaired from the Kanata hockey arena to their hotel, a five-minute walk away.
The man’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and his truck was impounded for a week.
The Senators faced off against the New York Rangers in a midday matchup on Saturday, with Sens captain Brady Tkachuk netting the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime.
The matinee game was themed as a “Kids Takeover” experience, with several children participating in the game-day experience as hosts, announcers, broadcast reporters and security, as well as dressing up as beloved mascot Spartacat.
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