Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen hospitalized after downtown assault
Sea Bears forward Teddy Allen was attacked in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday night and is now receiving treatment in hospital.
Teddy Allen, the 28-year-old star of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, suffered an assault in downtown Winnipeg on Sunday night and was subsequently hospitalized. The Canadian Elite Basketball League released a statement confirming his admission and emphasizing the team's priority on his health and family support. Representatives from the Sea Bears have met with Allen at the hospital.
Winnipeg police’s major crimes unit is leading the investigation, with the organization pledging full cooperation and directing media questions to the authorities. Allen, a former 2023 CEBL MVP who set franchise and league scoring records, had re-joined the Sea Bears this season after a brief departure. No further details about the incident have been released.
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