US EditionCanadiens’ Immediate Star Announces Retirement After 17 NHL Seasons
NORTH AMERICA, JUL 18 – Jaroslav Halak retires after 17 NHL seasons with 295 wins, two William M. Jennings Trophies, and notable playoff performances, ending his career at age 40.
- Veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement on Friday, ending a 17-season NHL career after an interview with Tomas Prokop.
- Following a brief PTO, Halak spent autumn 2023 trying out with the Carolina Hurricanes but saw no game action before retiring.
- Over his career, Halak appeared in 581 NHL games, winning the William M. Jennings Trophy twice and representing Slovakia in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
- On social media, the New York Islanders posted `Wishing Jaroslav Halak all the best in retirement!`, while PHR also extended best wishes.
- Overall, he remains in rare company as 12th in games played and 14th in wins among Europe-born NHL goalies, and helped Team Europe reach the 2016 World Cup final.
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The Slovak played 101 games with the Montreal Canadiens, marking Quebec's collective imagination during the "Spring Halak" in 2010.
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Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak on Friday officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons, more than two years removed from his last game.
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