Number Retired

Chris Bourque’s jersey retirement with Hershey Bears included shoutouts from Jay Beagle and Mathieu Perreault

The Hershey Bears retired Chris Bourque’s number 17 on January 14, 2023, before its game against the Springfield Thunderbirds. The Bears would go on to win later that night 6-2 after getting goals from top prospects Hendrix Lapierre and Connor McMichael.

The Hershey Bears went all out to celebrate Bourque that night, giving all fans mini banners as they entered Giant Center and holding a touching 30-minute pregame ceremony that included all of Bourque’s family in attendance.

“The best years of my life were playing in Hershey,” Bourque said. “I’ve had so many nights in Hershey that will be with me forever. Tonight is one of those nights.”

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By Ian Oland 8 months ago

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Chris Bourque will have his number 17 retired by Hershey Bears

Hershey Bears legend, Chris Bourque, will receive a huge honor from the franchise this season.

Bourque will have his number 17 retired at Giant Center on January 14 before a home game against the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Bourque will become the eighth player in franchise history to receive the distinction. His number 17 will become the fifth number in team history to hang from the rafters.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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TJ Oshie on his number being retired by Warroad High: ‘My only regret is that I didn’t move here until I was 15’

TJ Oshie officially had his number 19 retired by Warroad High School on Saturday night.

At a ceremony at The Gardens Arena, Oshie saluted the town that helped turn him into a star beginning his sophomore year in high school.

“City of Warroad, this is the most special place for any kid to grow up in,” Oshie said tearing up. “My only regret is that I didn’t move here until I was 15.”

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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TJ Oshie will have his number 19 retired by Warroad High School

Washington Capitals star TJ Oshie will get a huge honor in his hometown on Saturday.

Oshie will have his number 19 retired by Warroad High School, joining three others in the rafters: Bill Christian (no. 3), Dave Christian (no. 10), and Henry Boucha (no. 16). Notably, Dave Christian played for USA’s Miracle On Ice team. All four players have played in the Olympics.

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By Ian Oland 1 year ago

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Henrik Lundqvist’s no. 30 retired by the New York Rangers in emotional pregame ceremony

Capitals legend Henrik Lundqvist had his jersey retired by the New York Rangers on Friday ahead of the team’s game against the Minnesota Wild. The Rangers said Lundqvist would receive the honor two hours after he officially announced his retirement on August 20.

Lundqvist became the eleventh Rangers player in franchise history to have his jersey retired. Hank joined Ed Giacomin’s no. 1, Brian Leetch’s no. 2, Harry Howell’s no. 3, Rod Gilbert’s no. 7, Andy Bathgate’s no. 9, Adam Graves’ no. 9, Vic Hadfield’s no. 11, Mark Messier’s no. 11, Jean Ratelle’s no. 19, and Mike Richter’s no. 35 up in the rafters.

“April 2001 – the first time I set foot in [Madison Square Garden],” Lundqvist said during his speech. “I was drafted the year before. I was here to watch get a glimpse to play in the NHL and be a New York Ranger. I remember I left with a lot in my mind. This place both scared me and inspired me at the same time. People were so passionate, so intense. They cared about the team, the game. The competitor in me absolutely loved it.”

Lundqvist would go on to post a 459-310-96 record with a .918 save percentage and a 2.43 goals against average during his 15-year career in New York.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Willie O’Ree honors: Boston Bruins to retire his number 22, NHL announces O’Ree helmet decals

The NHL will be honoring Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O’Ree multiple ways this season.

First, the Boston Bruins announced in a press release Tuesday morning that O’Ree will have his number retired by the team ahead of a game against the New Jersey Devils on February 18.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Roberto Luongo’s number 1 retired by the Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers retired Roberto Luongo’s number one on Saturday night. It’s the first number retired in Panthers’ franchise history.

In a 12-minute speech where Luongo showed off his English, French, and Italian, the 40-year-old former goaltender thanked his supporters and lamented never bringing a Stanley Cup to Sunrise, FL. Luongo also teared up when talking to his wife Gina, who he met after he arrived to the team. The

Luongo received massive cheers from the 17,873 fans at BB&T Center as his number was raised to the rafters.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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