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Retirement

Long-Time Wild Captain Mikko Koivu Announces Retirement

Aaron Heckmann | February 9, 2021

It was unexpectedly announced Tuesday afternoon that veteran center Mikko Koivu is retiring from the NHL. The 16-year veteran and long-time Minnesota Wild captain parted ways with the Wild after…

Red Wings Goaltender Jimmy Howard Announces Retirement

Devin Little | January 28, 2021

After 14 years of professional hockey, all spent in the Detroit Red Wings’ organization, 36-year-old goaltender Jimmy Howard officially announced his retirement from the NHL. The 64th selection of the…

Mike Green Was Always Under the Radar & Underappreciated

Ben Little | August 28, 2020

It’s official: one of the Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” has officially retired. For those unfamiliar, the “Young Guns” was the nickname for Alex Ovechkin, Nick Backstrom, Alex Semin and Mike…

Lee Stempniak Retires After 14 NHL Seasons with 10 Teams

The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019

Lee Stempniak has retired from the NHL after playing for 10 teams in 14 seasons.
The 36-year-old winger announced his decision Tuesday through the players’ union. He says he is “extremely grateful to have lived my dream every day throughout my career.”…

Announcement Coming for Brodeur Jersey Retirement

The Hockey Writers | October 6, 2015

The New Jersey Devils will hold a 1 p.m. press conference on Tuesday at Prudential Center, the team announced Monday. Of those expected to be in attendance include Martin Brodeur.…

Regehr’s Retirement Leading to More Offseason Questions

Cole Querry | April 19, 2015

The Prototypical Shutdown Defenseman After fifteen seasons, one thousand eighty-nine career games, and sixty-seven postseason appearances, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr has announced his plans to retire from the…

Top 5 Daniel Alfredsson Goals of Red Wings Career

Tom Mitsos | December 4, 2014

On Thursday, Daniel Alfredsson signed a one-day contract with Ottawa so he can officially retire as a Senator before their game against the New York Islanders. The announcement will be…

Could Alfredsson Retirement Be Blessing in Disguise for Red Wings?

Tom Mitsos | November 21, 2014

In his early 40s, Daniel Alfredsson was one of the only constants on a Detroit Red Wings team that was decimated by injuries last year. The Swede suited up for…

What If Gretzky Returned To Edmonton?

Peter Chau | August 24, 2014

In light of Lebron James’ impending return to Cleveland after a successful run in Miami where he won two NBA titles, through his “essay” he felt that is was “his…

Celebrating Selanne: A Teemu Tribute

Kyle Larkin | August 11, 2014

The 1988 draft featured legends such as Mike Modano, Rod Brind’Amour, Mark Recchi and Rob Blake. Even Jeremy Roenick was drafted in the top ten, one spot behind Martin Gelinas. But…

The Risk of Blood Clots and Kimmo Timonen’s Uncertain Future

THW Archives | August 6, 2014

Hockey is a game that forces you to spend years refining your skills. Hockey is a lifeline that’s been entrenched in your genetic makeup since childhood. Hockey is what you’re recognized…

What Ryan Smyth Meant to the Oilers

Mark Wallace Graham | April 12, 2014

In 1994, then Edmonton Oilers general manager Glen Sather was looking to draft a player with “lots of guts”. Edmonton believed they found their guy in an 18 year old…

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