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i’ve decided to say farewell to playing professional hockey and move on to the next chapter. it has been the honour of a lifetime to play and i’m forever thankful to the fans, everyone within the red Wings organization, my teammates and my family for their ongoing support, loyalty and dedication.

— LONGTIME DETROIT RED WINGS GOALIE JIMMY HOWARD, POSTING ON INSTAGRAM, RETIRED THURSDAY 14 AFTER NHL SEASONS.