The Kings have suspended goalie prospect Patrik Bartosak without pay after reports that he is facing 12 charges related to a domestic violence case in Manchester, N.H.
A felony second-degree assault charge alleges that Bartosak attempted to strangle his girlfriend during an incident Monday afternoon, according to a report in the Union Leader newspaper.
"We take this matter very seriously," the Kings said in a statement released Wednesday. "Our response in this matter reflects our extreme disappointment, particularly given the programs we have instituted internally and the commitment our organization has made to educating our players on the prevention of domestic violence.