VIDEO Matthews Speaks on Disorderly Conduct Charges
Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews says he regrets if he distressed any individual.
Matthews made a statement Wednesday at the Leafs' morning skate after news broke of the star forward facing a charge of disorderly conduct and disruptive behaviour.
The alleged incident took place in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona in May.
Matthews did not take questions from reporters, but said he also regrets being a distraction for the NHL club.
Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock says he first learned of the charge on Tuesday and calls it "an unfortunate situation."
A police report says the complaint was filed by a female security guard employed by a local condo building where she says Matthews is a resident. She said she was sitting in her locked car when a group of men, including Matthews, allegedly tried to get inside the car with her May 26.
She said she confronted the group, who she believed to be intoxicated.
During that interaction Matthews withdrew from the conversation and dropped his pants and grabbed his butt cheeks.
She said that Matthews kept his underwear on.
None of the allegations have been proven in court.