Quebec goalie Kevin Poulin announced his retirement from professional hockey on Wednesday.
The 33-year veteran spent the last two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens organization, playing primarily for the Laval Rocket.
“After 13 years of playing professional hockey around the world and spending the last two years at home, I’m proud to announce my retirement,” Poulin wrote in an Instagram post.
“I’m ready to move on, although I know it won’t be easy. I will always be grateful for the memories. The opportunities and connections that made me a better man.”
“Next season I will be in the arena, this time to encourage the next generation: my children!” concludes the goalkeeper.
He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fifth round (126th overall) of the 2008 auction and played 50 games in the National League for that organization. He had an 18-25-3 record, an .899 save percentage and a 3.07 clean sheet average.
After his career with the Big Apple Club, he wore the colors of several American League teams and played in Russia, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Sweden.
With the Rockets in the 2022–23 season, Poulin had 12 wins in 28 games, an .890 save percentage and a 3.18 clean sheet average.
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