He stopped playing after the 2016-17 season at age 38 because of a severe case of eczema that caused lesions all over his skin. Hossa played the final eight seasons of his 19-year career with the Blackhawks and was a key contributor in Chicago's Stanley Cup runs in 2010, 20. The 43-year-old Hossa signed a one-day contract with Chicago and officially retired as a member of the team in a pregame ceremony. Hossa played eight seasons with the Blackhawks from 2009-2017 and won three Stanley Cups with the team.Ĭhris Kohley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Imagesĭuring a video tribute in the first period, the Blackhawks announced they will retire Hall of Fame forward Marian Hossa's jersey No. HOSSA SALUTE Former NHL player Marian Hossa signs a one-day contract with the Chicago Blackhawks to retire with the team during a ceremony at the United Center in Chicago, IL on April 7, 2022. Grubauer was sharp on a couple of close-in Chicago chances in the final minutes.Įberle made it 2-0 on a shot from the left circle with 1:56 left. Patrick Kane's shot hit the post and Seth Jones' attempt clanked off the crossbar during a Chicago power play late in the third. The Blackhawks were booed by their home crowd as they sputtered on a 5-on-3 power play over a 1:56 span, then a two-minute 5-on-4 advantage, to close out the second.Ĭhicago managed only one shot during the combined 3:56 power play that was set up by an interference minor to Ryan Donato and high-sticking double-minor to Carson Soucy.
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