In the summer of 1983, Nattress was arrested for drug possession in Brantford, Ontario and was suspended for the entire 1983-84 NHL season, although his suspension was later lowered to 30 games.
In the summer of 1983, Nattress was found guilty of drug possession in an incident which occured in Brantford, Ontario in August 1982, and he was in turn suspended for the entire 1983-84 NHL season. However, his suspension was later lowered to 30 games.