I'm glad that Coach Martin Tremblay, who maliciously tripped a young hockey player in a fit of anger, is serving a 15-day jail sentence. His actions were beyond the pale.

But the way the article I've linked to was written -- focusing on things like Tremblay neglecting to take his medication, and his business woes -- the reader is supposed to feel sorry for Tremblay, perhaps even to believe that he's the victim.

The truth is, sadly, Tremblay was acting more like a six year old than a 48-year-old man supervising youth sports. Because of this sentence, perhaps he will learn that actions have consequences. Maybe parents, coaches, and teachers can use this story as a cautionary tale, teaching their kids what happens to bad sports.