Deal Struck In Gambling Ring Aimed At NHL
An alleged accomplice in a multimillion-dollar New Jersey betting ring
catering to NHL fans plans to testify against a reputed ring leader, reports
say. James Ulmer, alleged to have taken bets for the ring, was expected to
plead guilty in Superior Court to promoting gambling and conspiracy, the
Newark Star-Ledger reports. Ulmer then reportedly would testify against Rick
Tocchet, a former NHL player and assistant coach. Ulmer, 41, would expect to
serve 364 days in county jail, an official said, and return money earned
from the ring during its five-year run. Ulmer, Tocchet and former State
Trooper James Harney were charged with accepting more than 1,000 wagers
worth $1.7 million during a six-week period last year. Activity ended after
last season's NFL Super Bowl. The investigation implicated some of the top
National Hockey League players, in addition to the wife of hockey legend
Wayne Gretzky.
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