Avalanche Goaltender Semyon Varlamov Arrested

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov turned himself in to Denver police Wednesday night on an arrest warrant on charges of kidnapping and third-degree assault in what authorities are calling a domestic violence incident.

Varlamov booking photo

“The Colorado Avalanche organization is aware of the allegations concerning Semyon Varlamov,” stated the Avalanche in a statement late Wednesday night. ” At this time, and until the conclusion of this investigation, the Avalanche organization will have no further comment on this situation.”

Added the NHL in a statement: “The League is aware of the situation involving Semyon Varlamov. We will not comment unless or until we have a fuller understanding of all of the facts and circumstances related to the legal charges that have been filed.”

Varlamov is 7-1 this season with a 1.76 goals-against average, he was rumored to have the starting nod on Friday night in Dallas. However, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, will now be between the pipes. The Avalanche have had a stellar and surprising season thus far at the glove of both goaltenders.

According to details in the arrest warrant, the alleged assault, took place Monday. In addition to kicking the woman (his girlfriend), police say Varlamov told her in Russian that if this were Russia, he would have beat her more.

Varlamov was scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. More details to come.