“I was lucky to play with so many great players and a great coaching staff. He won three Stanley Cups over his 19-year career in the NHL, all with Chicago. Hossa received his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. Your goal is not going into the rafters or going into the Hall of Fame, but I guess somebody really liked my game over those years and this success we’ve had.” “Then your goal is to win the Stanley Cup. “As a kid, you know you dream to play one day in the National Hockey League, the best league in the world,” Hossa said back in April. The initial announcement came on April 7 when Hossa signed a one-day contract to retire with Chicago. The Blackhawks are retiring Marian Hossa’s number 81 jersey on November 20, the team announced. The team is honoring a team legend and a freshly inducted Hall of Famer. "It's not up to me, but I know I'll be coming back for some others in the future.The Chicago Blackhawks will retire a number for just the eighth time in their franchise history this season. Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook were in from Canada, both looking a step slower from their lockdown days. "There are so many names that deserve to be up there," Hossa said. Hossa was the man of honor, a stoic girl dad with five years of retirement under his belt. So, the United Center better make some room. And, you know what the really outrageous thing is? After the Blackhawks' legendary run in the early 2010s, there's going to be plenty more coming after him. With that being said, his 19 years in the NHL will suffice for his number to get its own healthy retirement in the rafters. Hossa said Wednesday night he thinks he could have played a couple more years before a healthy retirement. Hossa was forced to retire with four years left on his contract due to a progressive skin disorder that left him unable to play hockey. No matter what side you were on, it is undeniable that Hossa is a legend. "As a defenseman, if you get a little too far away from the net, especially on the penalty kill, he's on that off wing to drive the goal line and he's getting there every time."
20 2022 Photo 1 of 12 GALLERY: Marian Hossa. 20 2022 NHL.com GALLERY: Marian Hossa Jersey Retirement Ceremony - Nov. "He was a really good power forward and just all business, especially down low around the net. GALLERY: Marian Hossa Jersey Retirement Ceremony - Nov.
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