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Henrik Lundqvist Announces His Retirement From Hockey

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The five-time All-Star goaltender, announced his retirement, releasing a statement on his Twitter which thanked his fans, the sport, New York Rangers and NHL.

Henrik Lundqvist spent fifteen years in the NHL, winning the Vezina trophy in 2011-12 for as he was voted the best goaltender in the league.

In his statement Lundqvist says that “it’s time to walk away” as he looks to “begin a new chapter.”

After announcing his retirement, the Rangers which he spent his entire career with, revealed that his number 30 jersey will be retired during the 2021-22 season.

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