Marian Hossa will signal a one-day contract throughout a Thursday ceremony at United Middle to retire as a member of the Blackhawks.
“The Blackhawks and city of Chicago hold a special place in my heart,” the 43-year-old Hossa stated in a press release. “Making the commitment to this organization in 2009 was the best decision I ever made. For all the memories my teammates and I made together, including three Stanley Cup wins, my family created just as many off the ice. The fans embraced us as one of their own, treating us so kindly wherever we went. Retiring as a Blackhawk is a dream come true and I couldn’t imagine officially ending my career in any other way. I would like to thank the Wirtz family for making this a reality and for all they have done for me since I signed with the team.”
Hossa has not performed for the reason that 2016-17 season after a skin condition pressured him to step away from the game. His performed his final eight seasons in Chicago however was technically nonetheless a member of the Coyotes by means of the top of 2020-21 following a 2018 commerce where his contract was a part of the deal. He was most lately a part of the team’s general manager search committee that ended with interim GM Kyle Davidson taking over the full-time position.
Hossa ended his NHL profession with 525 targets, 1,134 factors, three Stanley Cup titles, a Memorial Cup championship, and the popularity as one in every of hockey’s greatest two-way forwards. He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020 after a 19-year profession with the Blackhawks, Senators, Thrashers, Penguins, and Red Wings.
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