New York Rangers Game Legend Lundqvist Announces Retirement

Goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement, marking the end of a storied 15-year career in the NHL New York Rangers Game.”For the past 30 years, I’ve devoted my life to hockey…and now it’s time to stop playing the game I love and start a new chapter,”

Lundqvist wrote in a Twitter statement on Friday. “The future excites me. I have met so many wonderful people over the years who will help and inspire me on my new journey.”

Lundqvist, 39, was the face of the Rangers for over a decade and one of New York’s most popular athletes. The team has announced that they will remove number 30 from Lundqvist, with a ceremony scheduled for the 2021-22 seasons.

It is with mixed feelings that the New York Rangers extend our best wishes and heartfelt gratitude to Henrik Lundqvist in announcing his retirement. “Henrik’s dedication to excellence has made him one of the best goalkeepers to ever play in hockey, and we are fortunate to have witnessed his greatness for 15 years. … Henrik is and will always be a Ranger.”

Lundqvist, 39, was the face of the Rangers for over a decade and one of New York’s most popular athletes. The team has announced that they will remove number 30 from Lundqvist, with a ceremony scheduled for the 2021-22 season.
“It is with mixed feelings that the New York Rangers extend our best wishes and heartfelt gratitude to Henrik Lundqvist in announcing his retirement,” the team said in a statement. “Henrik’s dedication to excellence has made him one of the best goalkeepers to ever play in hockey, and we are fortunate to have witnessed his greatness for 15 years. … Henrik is and remains a Ranger.

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With the Rangers, Lundqvist was a five-time All-Star and won the Vézina Trophy as the league’s best goalkeeper in 2011-12. I’ve come to the conclusion that there are too many unknowns and too many risks for not enough reward to keep playing. , a 2.43 goals-against average and 64 shutouts. He is the leader of the Rangers franchise in all of these categories.
“Thank you @nyrangers and New York City,” Lundqvist wrote. New Yorkers thanks to you. Thank you @LNH. This tournament is everything I dreamed of and more. Finally, thank you to hockey and its fans! You gave me life purpose and I loved every minute of it! “

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