Publication Date:
Tue, 2011-07-19 21:31
The 38-year-old, who won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings, but played in only 11 games last season because of groin injuries, told a news conference he was hanging up his pads after 17 seasons in the NHL.
“Knowing I can still play made this difficult,” Osgood told a teleconference. “But I believe this is the best decision.”
Osgood also played for the New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues during his career and Detriot officials said he would remain with the Red Wings as a goalie consultant.
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