Report: Boston University hockey player suspended in NCAA gambling probe
The NCAA reportedly has suspended Boston University hockey junior forward Nick Roberto for the season as a result of his involvement in gambling activities during the 2014-15 season, according to College Hockey News. Per a statement from BU on Monday, Roberto did not gamble on college hockey or professional hockey games.
Roberto recorded four goals and eight assists in 41 games last season for BU. He has not played at all for BU this season, although his absence from the lineup was originally explained as a "coach's decision" by coach David Quinn at the start of the 2015-16 season.
Monday's statement from BU (via College Hockey News) reads:
"Beyond confirming that Mr. Roberto will not play for the Boston University hockey team this season, federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing his status. However, we can say that several months ago, we heard rumors that a BU hockey player had engaged in gambling. Although the rumors did not involve gambling on either college or professional hockey games, we nonetheless immediately conducted a thorough investigation and turned the results over to the appropriate authorities at the NCAA. Based on that investigation, the NCAA made its own findings and took remedial action, and we would refer you to that organization for further information."
Sources told CHN that other BU players were also involved but are no longer with the program. Neither the school nor the NCAA mentioned any involvement by any BU players other than Roberto.
Some sources also reportedly told CHN that other players from other NCAA teams might have been involved in gambling as well.
The NCAA mandates per Bylaw 10.3.2 that any player involved in sports wagering through the Internet, a "bookie" or a parlay card will be suspended for at least one year from the time the school discovers that the violation occurred.
