US EditionEx-Penguins star Marc-Andre Fleury opens up on teaming up with Sidney Crosby one last time for Canada’s IIHF Worlds roster
- Marc-Andre Fleury announced on Monday in Minnesota that he will join Team Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Championships in Stockholm and Herning starting May 10.
- Fleury made this decision following the Minnesota Wild's elimination from the NHL playoffs and after initially feeling he was done playing this season.
- Fleury, age 40, completed a 21-season NHL career including three Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh and a finals appearance with Vegas, and he will reunite with longtime teammate Sidney Crosby.
- He joked that after dealing with the chaos at home with his children, he realized he needed to keep playing, and he’s excited to reunite with Crosby, looking forward to some practice time together where he can keep him on his toes.
- Fleury’s inclusion reflects NHL playoff limitations on player availability and marks his first World Championship roster spot, suggesting a final extension before retirement.
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Herald Bulletin
Marc-Andre Fleury has played his last NHL game, but retirement can wait a few more weeks
Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net. He's eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best. He’s just…
The Chronicle-Journal
Fleury delays farewell, joins Crosby on Team Canada for world championship
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net, eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he's no longer at…
Hockey Wilderness
Zone CoverageMarc-Andre Fleury Heading to World Championships in Pursuit of Triple Gold Club
That's Wild Marc-Andre Fleury is heading out to join Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships after the Minnesota Wild were knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Of course the obvious reason is that he is reuniting with his longtime teammate Sidney Crosby, who is also rare to see at th...
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