Allen Americans hockey team owner Myles Jack was arrested on felony charges after police responded to an incident at his Frisco home where gunshots were heard from inside the residence.
The drama unfolded when Frisco Police conducted a welfare check at Jack’s residence in the upscale Hills of Kingswood gated community on Haft River Road. Upon arrival, officers heard gunshots coming from inside the home, prompting them to evacuate nearby residents and establish a security perimeter.
According to authorities, Jack broke a second-story window and attempted to flee the scene by climbing out and dropping to ground level. The fall resulted in injuries that required medical attention before he was taken to the Denton County Jail. He now faces charges of deadly conduct — discharging a firearm, which constitutes a third-degree felony in Texas.
From NFL Player to Hockey Owner
Jack, who became the majority owner of the Allen Americans in 2023, is perhaps better known for his eight-season career in the NFL. The Allen Americans operate as an affiliate of the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League), a mid-level professional hockey league that serves as a development system for the higher-tier American Hockey League and the NHL.
When Jack purchased the team less than a year ago, he expressed enthusiasm about his new role in the hockey world. “I’m very excited to bring a great brand of hockey to the city of Allen,” he stated during the October 2023 press conference announcing his ownership, adding comments about community engagement and youth involvement.
What happens next for the franchise with its owner facing serious legal troubles? That remains unclear.
FOX 4 has attempted to gather additional information about the incident and its potential impact on the team’s operations. The network contacted the Allen Americans and was informed that Jack’s mother, who co-owns the team, would provide a statement. Despite speaking with her by phone, no official statement had been received at the time of publication.
The Frisco Police Department has confirmed its involvement in the case but has not released additional details about what precipitated the welfare check or the circumstances surrounding the discharge of firearms inside the residence.
This incident marks a stunning turn for Jack, who had been positioning himself as a community leader just months after transitioning from professional athlete to sports team owner.
