After contributing to 901 matches in the National Hockey League (NHL), Hornqvist has declared his official retirement due to experiencing two severe concussions within the past year.
As stated by Puck Empire:
Hornqvist's retirement is certainly distressing news for the global hockey community. It signifies another departure of a player due to head injuries, thereby underscoring the serious health risks associated with the sport.
As Read on MarkerZone - Two time Stanley Cup Winners Announces His Retirement from Hockey
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29 JUIN | 245 ANSWERS Stanley Cup Champ Announces His Retirement from the NHL Should the NHL make a stronger effort to enforce rules that would prevent serious head injuries from occurring? | ||
Yes | 205 | 83.7 % |
No | 40 | 16.3 % |
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