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Richard "Rick" Tocchet (born April 9 , 1964 in Scarborough, Ontario , Canada ) was a professional Ice Hockey player from 1984-2002. He was taken in the 6th round (125th overall) by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft . At the end of his 18-year NHL playing career, Tocchet remained in the league as an assistant coach. He is currently taking an indefinite leave of absence from his job as assistant coach with the Phoenix Coyotes , due to being criminally charged in connection to financing a gambling ring. PLAYING CAREER After being drafted by the Flyers, Tocchet returned to the OHL 's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds for another year of junior hockey. After registering 108 points with Sault Ste. Marie, Tocchet came to the Flyers for the 1984-85 Season , scoring 39 points and helping the team to a Stanley Cup Finals berth. He was mainly known as a fighter early in his career, but developed his skills enough to become a team leader and a four time NHL All-Star. In 1992, Tocchet was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Mark Recchi . In 14 playoff games, he scored 19 points, helping the Penguins repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Tocchet became a well-travelled veteran in the league after his stint with the Penguins, taking roles with the Los Angeles Kings , Boston Bruins , Washington Capitals , and Phoenix Coyotes. Rick returned to the Flyers in 2000, adding 11 points en route to an Eastern Conference Finals berth. Tocchet retired after 2001-02 Season , being one of only two players in NHL history to collect 400 goals and 2,000 penalty minutes. He became an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche in 2002-03 . In the summer of 2005, he became an assistant coach with the Phoenix Coyotes . On December 17 , 2005 , Tocchet took over as interim head coach for Phoenix, stepping in while head coach Wayne Gretzky was out on an indefinite leave of absence due to his mother's illness (and subsequent passing). Gretzky eventually resumed his duties on December 28 . CRIMINAL CHARGES On '' after the Coyotes practiced Tuesday, February 7, 2006. {Link without Title} STATISTICS SEE ALSO
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