A veteran NHL forward has abruptly ended his professional hockey career after just five games in Slovakia, according to the NHL Alumni Association. The player, who had recently joined HK Dukla Trencin in the Slovak Extraliga, recorded modest offensive numbers before deciding to retire. His departure follows a brief stint abroad after leaving the league earlier this year. The announcement marks the conclusion of a career that spanned multiple teams and nearly a decade in the NHL.

Former Bruins forward Ryan Spooner has announced his retirement from professional hockey, the NHL Alumni Association said Thursday. The 34-year-old’s decision comes less than a month after he signed with HK Dukla Trencin of the Slovak Extraliga, where he recorded one goal and three assists in five games before stepping away. Dukla sporting director Branko […]