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Leetch Officially Retiring
by Paul on 05/24/07 at 12:03 PM ET
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The Fan590 in Toronto mentioned today that Brian Leetch is hanging them up. More as it becomes available.
added 10:33am, from the CP via TSN,
Star defenceman Brian Leetch officially retired Thursday, ending an 18-year career that featured two Norris Trophy wins and 10 all-star selections.
The 39-year-old sat out the entire out 2006-07 season after spending 2005-06 with the Boston Bruins, when he recorded five goals and 27 assists in 61 games.
“I have been fortunate to be an NHL player since 1988,” Leetch said in a statement. “I missed being in the NHL this past season, but believe it was the right time for me to stop playing.”
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