Dominik Hasek Retires After 16 NHL Seasons
June 9, 2008 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Detroit Red Wings, Fan Fare, NHL, News, Players, Western Conference
It’s being reported that after 16 seasons of playing in the NHL, Detroit Red Wings goaltender, Dominik Hasek is retiring at the age of 43. Being a six time Vezina Trophy winner, the first to earn consecutive MVP honors and most recently, helping his team win the 2008 Stanley Cup, Hasek finds it necessary to begin his retirement.
“Sixteen years is a long time that unfortunately has gone by too fast,” Hasek said. “Many wonderful things have happened to me during my career. We all won as a team, and I want to thank them all for helping me get my name on the Cup a second time.”
Hasek, who has a save percentage of 92.2, has the highest save ratio in NHL history and has 389 wins on his record, putting him as the 10th winningest goalie of all time. During his career, he has played with the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings.
I’d like to wish Dominik Hasek a happy, well earned retirement. He’s been a great addition to the NHL and a hard working competitor. I wish him good luck!
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The Dominator was fun to watch! Especially in his prime with the Sabres. I can still remember him single-handedly beating ottawa game 1 back in 97 – or how he shut down Lindros from point blank range on his back with his blocker against the Flyers.
If for the “no goal” B.S. that happened, who knows, Dominik Hasek might have had his name on the cup THREE times!!! Thanks for the memories Dom!