Avery arrested at Hollywood Hills home over allegations he shoved a police officer

FILE - This June 14, 2011, file photo shows New York Rangers hockey player Sean Avery outside the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., after asking lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in New York. Avery has been arrested in California after police claim he shoved an officer at his Hollywood Hills home. Lt. Jorge Pardo tells City News Service that a neighbor's noise complaint sent police to the home at around 1 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - New York Rangers player Sean Avery is out on bail after he was arrested in California on allegations he shoved an officer at his Hollywood Hills home.

Lt. Jorge Pardo tells City News Service that a neighbour's noise complaint sent police to the home at around 1 a.m. Friday. Pardo says Avery answered the front door, shoved an officer and slammed the door but co-operated when officers knocked a second time.

The officer wasn't injured.

The 31-year-old hockey player was booked on suspicion of battery on a police officer. He was released about seven hours later after posting US$20,000 bail.

The Rangers say they'll discuss the matter with Avery and have no immediate comment.