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 Varlamov, 25, faces one count of third-degree assault. His
attorney, Saskia Jordan of Denver, did not immediately return a call
for comment Friday.
His agent, Paul Theofanous, has said the player is innocent.
Varlamov's girlfriend, Evgeniya Vavrinyuk, told investigators he
attacked her on Oct. 30 in her apartment. She said he knocked her
down with a kick and stomped on her chest, according to an arrest
affidavit.
She also accused him of dragging her by her hair and telling her
that he would have beaten her more if they had been in Russia,
authorities said.
The Avalanche said in a statement that team officials were informed
of the district attorney's decision, but would "have no further
comment until the entire legal process has concluded."
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Varlamov is free on $5,000 bond and has been traveling and playing
with the team. He is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 2. The judge who allowed his release ordered
Varlamov to stay away from his girlfriend and told him he could
not drink alcohol or possess firearms.
If convicted, he could face a sentence ranging from probation to
two years in jail, prosecutors said.
Varlamov was acquired from Washington in a 2011 trade. He is
11-5 this season with a 2.23 goals-against average.
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