DORSETT AT PEACE WITH RETIREMENT

NHL

Derek Dorsett never backed down from a challenge. But when confronted with the possibility of not being able to hug his two sons, Dorsett knew he made the right decision to step away from playing hockey.

The Vancouver Canucks winger announced last week he was ending his NHL career due to concerns following neck surgery last season.

Dorsett said there have been “some hard days” over the last week as he comes to grips with his decision, but spending time with his family has helped.

“My boys have made it a lot easier going home and being able to hug them and play with them,” Dorsett told the media Wednesday.