BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Randy Lee, the assistant general manager for the NHL's Ottawa Senators, pleaded not guilty to harassment charges following an encounter with a shuttle driver this week.

Randy Lee reportedly harassed a 19-year-old shuttle driver as he traveled from (716) Food & Sport to The Westin, where Lee was staying Wednesday night. Lee is in town for the NHL Combine taking place at HARBORCENTER.

Lee is accused of rubbing the driver's shoulders repeatedly while Lee sat in the front seat, even after the driver asked him to stop.  Lee also allegedly made a lewd comment about his own private parts to the driver.

"How many times does a 19-year-old get a chance to talk to a general manager of a hockey team, talk about the Stanley Cup, talk about different hockey players?" asked Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. "That's kind of a cool thing.

"What's not cool is what happened. That's why Mr. Lee is going to have to answer for his uncool behavior."

The harrassment charge is a violation, meaning Lee will not face a jury. The penalty could be a fine or up to 15 days in jail, although Flynn indicated he would likely not seek jail time.

A judge also issued a no contact order between Lee and the driver of the shuttle, and Lee is not allowed on the premises at the Westin.

Lee's passport was seized because he is a Canadian citizen. He is scheduled to appear in Buffalo City Court again on Monday.

Lee has been with the Senators organization for 24 years. In a statement, the franchise said:

“We have been made aware of Randy Lee’s arraignment in Buffalo. The Ottawa Senators will always hold all members of the organization to the highest standards of behavior, regardless of the environment in which they operate. To this end, we are reviewing the situation with the greatest of care, and will provide an update as soon as one is available.”