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Andrew Barroway, a minority owner of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Arizona Coyotes, was arrested on March 23, 2023. He faces assault charges after a physical altercation with his wife at a Colorado hotel.

Barroway, 57, of Scottsdale, Arizona was staying with his wife at the Limelight Aspen in the downtown area. And it is alleged he strangled her during an argument. 

The hotel staff alerted the authorities, and Barroway spent Thursday night in jail before posting bond.

Barroway, who is a hedge fund manager, is currently a minority owner of the Coyotes. He held majority ownership of the team from December 2014 to July 2019.

Following the incident, the Coyotes suspended Barroway from his position as a minority owner.

Arizona Coyotes owner’s wife gets order of protection 

According to the affidavit obtained by Aspen Daily News, Barroway's wife had bruising on her ankles, knees, and blood on her hands. She reportedly told the authorities, "I don't want to ruin my prenup with him, so I didn't want to say anything bad about him." And she says she wants no contact with him.

Barroway was released on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond Friday. The bond was set at a virtual hearing in front of 9th Judicial District Chief Judge John Neiley. Neiley also granted Barroway's wife a full protection order.  

According to Pitkin County Deputy District Attorney Tony Hershey Barroway will be allowed to travel, but he is prohibited from consuming alcohol or other substances. And he must have a third-party involved when he and his wife exchange their children. 

According to Barroway’s attorney the husband and wife live in different homes in Arizona.

Barroway is due back in court on April 3. He is being charged with both felony and misdemeanor assaults.  If convicted of the charges, he could face fines, probation, or imprisonment.

The Arizona Coyotes issued two statements regarding the incident, stating that they are working with the league to gather more information and will have an appropriate response after the investigation is complete.

In the last statement: "The National Hockey League is aware of the arrest of Arizona Coyotes' minority owner Andrew Barroway. Pending further information, he has been suspended indefinitely."