I was hoping for at least one more year out of my favorite player, but Super Joe is making the announcement this week that he's retiring after 20 years of playing in the NHL.
Here are a few facts that make Joe Sakic stand out from the rest:
1) He played for the same team (Quebec-Colorado) for twenty years, his entire career - which is something not a lot of players can say they've done.
2) He owns the record for most playoff overtime goals (eight), which says a lot about his calmness during pressure packed games.
3) He never complained about anything, was always kind and courteous to the fans, and although wasn't the vocal leader some wanted him to be, was definitely the leader out on the ice.
4) It's Super Joe, not Burnaby Joe - as most of those who aren't from Colorado and who are writing accolades and praises of Joe Sakic are calling him.
If you want to see more opinions on the retirement of Super Joe Sakic, you can find them here.
1 comment:
Having the favorite player of your team retire stinks...I felt the same way about Brett the first time. Now I really think it's time. 20 yrs of hockey is a pretty tough road!
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