Former NHL wing Matthew Barnaby was arrested on assault and public intoxication charges at a bar in downtown Nashville, Tenn., early Thursday, police said.

Metro Nashville Police were dispatched to Nashville Crossroads bar in response to reports of an intoxicated male, who allegedly was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend and bystanders. Barnaby, 46, was also accused of choking a bouncer at the scene.

Barnaby, who played for the Rangers from 2001-04, was released on $6,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court March 27.

Barnaby tweeted Thursday afternoon that he would put out a full statement soon, writing, “at this time I all I can say is that I believe the incident in question will be over and I will be vindicated very soon. Support has been overwhelming. Thank u.”

It’s not Barnaby’s first run-in with the law. Barnaby, whose NHL career ended after 14 seasons in 2007, allegedly broke down his ex-wife’s door in May 2011, confronted her in front of police and made harassing phone calls to her boyfriend. He pleaded not guilty to five charges.

Barnaby’s ex-wife, Christine Cardarella, had a court order issued three months prior to the incident to prevent him from entering her home, as well as a restraining order. He was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and anger management courses.

The former enforcer, who racked up more than 2,500 penalty minutes in his career, worked four years as an NHL analyst for ESPN before the network cut ties with him after a DWI arrest in December 2011. He pleaded guilty and was required to complete 100 hours of community service, lost his license for a year and had to go to counseling.

Barnaby was also a podcast partner with radio personality Dean Blundell, who discussed Barnaby’s most recent antics Thursday morning. Blundell offered sympathy to his former co-worker.

“We started getting calls from Nashville news outlets this morning and I’m not going to sewer, my friend,” Blundell said. “I love Matthew, but he’s a wildcard and I have to think there’s some serious soul searching going on right now. I’ve only been around Matthew sober.

“I love the guy but he had some issues a few months ago, so we parted ways. He’s a father and a friend to many and he’s sick. Pray for the cat before you judge him.”