Chris Chelios officially retires
Former Montreal Canadians, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Chris Chelios, with his wife and children seated in front of him, officially retired from the NHL on Wednesday at Joe Louis Arena.
Chelios will remain on board with the Red Wings serving the organization in a multifaceted role as adviser to hockey operations. He will be assisting coach Mike Babcock with input after games and helping with player development, specifically mentoring the young defensemen in the organization.
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The 48-year old played a record-tying 26 NHL seasons as a defensemen, playing in 1,651 games; scoring 185 goals and 948 points. He was part of three Stanley Cup winning teams — 1986 with Montreal and 2002 and 2008 with Detroit.
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