Bruins’ Milan Lucic to enter NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Milan Lucic appeared in Boston Municipal Court Tuesday.Bruins forward Milan Lucic will enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, the team confirmed to Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

“The Boston Bruins have been in communication with the Lucic family, offering our support and assistance,” the Bruins said in a media release to Dupont. “The organization is supportive of Milan’s decision to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program. “

According to the Associated Press, the NHL and NHLPA first began the player assistance program in 1996, which helps players and their families when dealing with issues such as substance abuse, mental health issues, and other matters.

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