Ex-wife of ex-NHLer Sean Avery files for restraining order following some very serious allegations

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Mike Armenti
August 3, 2023 (12:35)

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Sean Avery hasn't played in the NHL for over a decade, but he remains a well-known name among fans, largely due to his activity on social media and other online platforms. Avery was a controversial player on and off the ice, with strong opinions that he was never shy about voicing and he didn't slow down once he retired, turning to podcasts and social media to voice brash opinions.

This week, it was announced that he's facing some very serious allegations from his ex-wife, who recently asked a court to extend a restraining order she has against Avery for her and their three year-old-son. Per a recent report, that request has indeed been granted.

According to court documents obtained by ETonline.com, Hilary Rhoda is accusing Avery of entering her house and getting in bed with her twice without consent following their divorce in 2022.

"He grabbed me by the arms and shook me, twice. I was very scared for my safety and called the police."

"I am scared of Sean and feel threatened by this behavior and his acts of physical violence."

"Sean also yells, swears, and name-calls on a constant basis. He follows me, trying to get me to engage. He has engaged in many instances of physical abuse against me and against third parties. Sean has also been physically and emotionally abusive to our son, Nash." - Court Documents.

Rhoda referred to an incident from June of 2022 involving their three-year-old son as well.

"Sean became irritated that our son woke up sick in the middle of the night. He screamed at me (in front of Nash) to go get Nash's 'f**king medicine,' and then aggressively punched the wall in Nash's bedroom and then punched our bedroom door. (Nash witnessed this and was scared and grabbing on to me). Sean then followed me to the kitchen, and as I was trying to get Nash's medicine, he ripped the cabinet door open -- slamming my finger between the open cabinet and the wall. I was petrified of Sean and his physical and aggressive behavior."

Rhoda's claims also accused Avery of body slamming Nash on his changing table and that he would routinely drive around in his car without putting the youngster in a car seat properly. In addition, she is alleging that Avery would often smoke cannabis before driving. Rhoda added that Avery allegedly revealed to her that he was abusing Oxycontin and said the addiction was the cause of much of his behaviour.

Neither Avery nor Rhoda's lawyers would respond to ET's request for comments. None of the allegations has been tested or proven in court and, naturally, Avery is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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