Jaromir Jagr announces his retirement
Breaking news in the hockey world as the legendary Jaromir Jagr announces his retirement.
The Athletic's Rob Rossi reported Thursday that Jagr said he plans to retire after the 2024-25 Czech Extraliga season in a phone interview.
Jagr is currently playing with his hometown team the Kladno Knights, (which he also owns). Rytíři Kladno is a Czech professional ice hockey team based in the city of Kladno. They are currently a member of the Czech Extraliga.
Rossi also reported that Jagr referred to his "last season" in an Instagram post on Tuesday, hinting at an impending retirement.
As per Sportsnet, The Pittsburgh Penguins retired Jagr's No. 68 jersey last season. He spent 11 of his 24 NHL seasons with the Penguins and put up 439 goals and 1,079 points in 806 regular-season games.
In 1,733 regular-season NHL games, the six-foot-three, 230-pound winger, who isn't yet eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame because he continues to play pro, registered 766 goals, 1,155 assists and 1,921 points.
If this the end for Jagr, he will leave behind one of the most epic hockey careers in the history of the sport - and will be dearly missed.
Source: Sportsnet
Report: Jaromir Jagr intends to retire after this season
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