Marian Hossa set to retire as a member of the Blackhawks

Despite not playing in the NHL since the 2016-17 playoffs, Marian Hossa has never officially retired. That is set to change. The Chicago Blackhawks, a team Hossa won three Stanley Cups with, have announced the 43-year-old will sign a one-day contract with them and will officially retire as a Hawk on Thursday.

"The Blackhawks and city of Chicago hold a special place in my heart. Making the commitment to this organization in 2009 was the best decision I ever made," said Hossa in a statement. "For all the memories my teammates and I made together, including three Stanley Cup wins, my family created just as many off the ice. The fans embraced us as one of their own, treating us so kindly wherever we went. Retiring as a Blackhawk is a dream come true and I couldn't imagine officially ending my career in any other way. I would like to thank the Wirtz family for making this a reality and for all they have done for me since I signed with the team."

In 2009, Hossa signed a 12-year, $63 million deal with the Blackhawks that ran out at the end of last season. The length of the deal is no longer legal in today's NHL. In October of 2017, the Blackhawks placed Hossa on long-term injured reserve while he received treatment for a progressive skin disorder. In May of the following year, Hossa announced the skin disorder would prevent him from ever playing again. At the time, he said if not for the condition, he felt he had at least a couple more seasons left in him.

And you can be there to witness it!

Hossa will put pen to paper at 6:15 pm on Thursday in the Atrium prior to the 7:30 pm game vs the Kraken.
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