Longtime Detroit Red Wings rival has announced his retirement after 11 NHL seasons
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A long time NHL defenseman and rival of the Detroit Red Wings organization has officially decided to hang up his skates after a whopping 11-season career.
Today, the veteran decided to make it official through a heartfelt statement with the NHL:
"Nathan Beaulieu announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 11 seasons.
The 32-year-old defenseman last played in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks in 2022-23 when he had four assists in 52 games. He played in the National League in Switzerland in 2023-24 (two assists in 13 games with EHC Kloten) and the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia last season (one assist in eight games with Barys Astana).
Selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round (No. 17) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Beaulieu had 98 points (12 goals, 86 assists) in 471 regular-season games for the Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Ducks and five assists in 21 Stanley Cup Playoff games."
The NHL said in a statementThe 32-year-old defenseman last played in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks in 2022-23 when he had four assists in 52 games. He played in the National League in Switzerland in 2023-24 (two assists in 13 games with EHC Kloten) and the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia last season (one assist in eight games with Barys Astana).
Selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round (No. 17) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Beaulieu had 98 points (12 goals, 86 assists) in 471 regular-season games for the Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Ducks and five assists in 21 Stanley Cup Playoff games."
The NHLPA also took the time to wish 'Beau' the best moving forward!
"Congratulations to Nathan Beaulieu, who has officially announced his retirement from pro hockey.
Wishing the former first-round pick the best of luck in the future!"
Wishing the former first-round pick the best of luck in the future!"
"Beaulieu finishes his career with 12 goals, 86 assists, 98 points, and a -14 rating in 471 regular-season games while averaging 16:18 per night. He also had five points in 21 playoff games with Montreal and Winnipeg."
-PHRAfter such a long career, we wish Nathan the best in moving forward in his life away from the game of hockey!
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