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Michael Peca announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League after 13 NHL seasons.
Peca, 35, a two-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy (1997, 2002) and an Olympic gold medal winner (Salt Lake City in 2002 with Team Canada), appeared in a total of 864 NHL games with six teams: Vancouver, Buffalo, New York Islanders, Edmonton, Toronto and Columbus. In his NHL career, Peca scored 176 goals and 289 assists for 465 points, and recorded a career +66 and 798 penalty minutes. He also played on 10 playoff teams and two Stanley Cup finalists in his career.
"I truly have enjoyed my entire career as an NHL player," said Peca. "Playing the game at the highest level, with and against the top hockey players in the world, has been a pleasure. Throughout my 13-season career I was fortunate to play on some exceptional hockey teams, particularly the 2002 Canadian Olympian team and the Sabres and Oilers teams that reached the Cup finals. Really I am grateful for the lasting friendships and memories that the game of hockey has given me, and I would like to thank my family, teammates, and the fans for all their support along the way."
Peca, 35, a two-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy (1997, 2002) and an Olympic gold medal winner (Salt Lake City in 2002 with Team Canada), appeared in a total of 864 NHL games with six teams: Vancouver, Buffalo, New York Islanders, Edmonton, Toronto and Columbus. In his NHL career, Peca scored 176 goals and 289 assists for 465 points, and recorded a career +66 and 798 penalty minutes. He also played on 10 playoff teams and two Stanley Cup finalists in his career.
"I truly have enjoyed my entire career as an NHL player," said Peca. "Playing the game at the highest level, with and against the top hockey players in the world, has been a pleasure. Throughout my 13-season career I was fortunate to play on some exceptional hockey teams, particularly the 2002 Canadian Olympian team and the Sabres and Oilers teams that reached the Cup finals. Really I am grateful for the lasting friendships and memories that the game of hockey has given me, and I would like to thank my family, teammates, and the fans for all their support along the way."
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