Former 700-game NHL forward Tyler Ennis retires from professional hockey
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After 700 games in the NHL and 53 professional games in Europe, Tyler Ennis officially announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Tyler Ennis had an extensive career in the NHL. After getting his start in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers, he was lucky enough to get drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 26th overall in the 2008 Draft.
After eight years with the team, he spent the next five years in the league playing as #63 with the Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers, recording 144 goals and 346 total points in 700 career games. Yet, after his last season in Ottawa, he left the league to play in Europe. He first rejoined the Swiss-A league, playing for Bern SC in 37 games. The next year, he only appeared on the ice for seven games with the Manheim Eagles of the DEL.
However, Tyler Ennis recently announced on Instagram that he is officially retiring from professional hockey. He left a heartwarming message, thanking all of the staff and players for being part of hs career. He then expressed great gratitude towards his parents for supporting him the whole way and into the future as he takes his next steps.
"I want to begin by thanking the organizations I was fortunate enough to play for, especially the incredible equipment managers, medical teams, coaches, trainers, and all of the staff that made going to the rink every day so special.
To my teammates, it was a privilege being with you all and I'm honored to share our life-long brotherhood.
To Willie Desjardins and the Medicine Hat Tigers, Eustace King and O2K Sports Management, your help and guidance will always be appreciated and remembered.
Finally, to my Mom and Dad.
I am forever grateful for the sacrifices you made while I chased my dream. Your endless support was the foundation of my hockey career. I love you both and look forward to life's next chapter together.
As I officially walk away from hockey, I can't help but feel indebted to the game that has given me so much - the greatest game on earth.
With gratitude,
Tyler"
To my teammates, it was a privilege being with you all and I'm honored to share our life-long brotherhood.
To Willie Desjardins and the Medicine Hat Tigers, Eustace King and O2K Sports Management, your help and guidance will always be appreciated and remembered.
Finally, to my Mom and Dad.
I am forever grateful for the sacrifices you made while I chased my dream. Your endless support was the foundation of my hockey career. I love you both and look forward to life's next chapter together.
As I officially walk away from hockey, I can't help but feel indebted to the game that has given me so much - the greatest game on earth.
With gratitude,
Tyler"
Tyler Ennis will always be remembered as a solid player for being so undersized, and many of his fans believe he was among the best of his stature in the NHL. No matter what he plans to do now that he is out of the sport and nearly 35 years old, we hope you can join us in wishing him the best in retirement.
| POLL | ||
17 SEPTEMBRE | 67 ANSWERS Former 700-game NHL forward Tyler Ennis retires from professional hockey Did you watch Tyler Ennis play with the Buffalo Sabres while he was in the NHL? | ||
| Yes | 36 | 53.7 % |
| No, another team | 11 | 16.4 % |
| No, did not watch | 20 | 29.9 % |
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