Zdeno Chara announces retirement from NHL
After a quarter century in the NHL, Zdeno Chara is finally hanging up his skates at the age of 45. Chara announced the news on his personal Instagram, revealing he planned to sign a one-day contract with the Boston Bruins later in the day.
“After 25 seasons of professional hockey 1,680 NHL regular season games, 200 Stanley Cup Playoff games, and hundreds of international games I am proud to announce my decision to retire from the National Hockey League,” Chara wrote. “In doing so, I am honored to return to TD Garden today to sign a one-day contract with the Boston Bruins and officially finish my career with the team that has meant so much to me and my family. There are so many people that have helped contribute to my success, including all of you, and I look forward to properly thanking everyone this afternoon.”
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