HACKENSACK, NJ, Apr 3: A 23-ycar-old man who wears a hockey puck costume as the New Jersey Devils team mascot is accused of molesting three female vendors during games, prosecutors have announced. reports AI’.

Brad Ebben of Mendham was released on hts own recognizance after appearing last month in municipal court in East Rutherford where the Devil* play their home games. Bergen County prosecutor John Fahy said Friday.

The incidents occurred during New Jersey home games Feb 28, March 5 and March 7. Fahy said. The women sell food and beverages In the aisles during the games.

Ebben allegedly grabbed one vendors breast with the glove he wears as part of his ‘Slap Shot" costume, Fahy said. He also allegedly grabbed the buttocks of another vendor and allegedly touched a third female vendors hair, back and face in. an offensive manner, Ftihy said

Two complaints of criminal sexual conduct and one of harassment were filed. The charges will be presented to a grand Jury.

If indicted and convicted on all charges, Ebben could face up to 3 1-2 years in prjson. Fahy said

The team ha* suspended Ebben, Fahy said