Jeremy Roenick to Announce Retirement After 20-Year NHL Career

Strategic Insights -

San Jose Sharks forward Jeremy Roenick is set to end his provocative and storied 20-year career in the NHL. The nine-time All-Star has scored 1,216 points, third-most among American-born players in NHL history. Roenick, 39, will make a formal announcement about his retirement at a news conference scheduled for Thursday by the Sharks. The Massachusetts native's career was marked by numerous milestones, including being tied with Larry Murphy for 39th place on the NHL's career scoring list, and being a two-time Olympian.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jeremy Roenick will announce his retirement after a 20-year NHL career, ending on Thursday with a news conference by the Sharks.
  • Roenick scored 1,216 points, third-most among American-born players in NHL history.
  • He is tied with Larry Murphy for 39th place on the NHL's career scoring list, with 513 goals and 703 assists.
  • Roenick is a two-time Olympian but never won a Stanley Cup during his career.
  • He was set to retire in 2007 but was persuaded to return to the league for two more seasons by Sharks general manager Doug Wilson.
  • Roenick has long been known for his frank views on hockey and life, and often stirred controversy with fans and teammates alike with his uncensored opinions.
  • He was a hardworking leader in his two seasons with the Sharks, and evolved into a valuable checking-line forward.
  • Roenick was the eighth overall pick by Chicago in the 1988 draft, and made his NHL debut later that year.

Statistics:

  • 20-year NHL career for Jeremy Roenick.
  • 1,216 points scored by Roenick, third-most among American-born players in NHL history.
  • 513 goals and 703 assists; tied with Larry Murphy for 39th place on the NHL's career scoring list.
  • 39th place on the career goals list; trails only Mike Modano and Phil Housley among American NHL scorers.
  • 2-time Olympian for Roenick.

Sources:

  • Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
  • The Associated Press