Dominik Hasek Cuts Comeback Bid Short as NHL Lockout Wipes Away Slim Chance to Return
PRAGUE -- Veteran goaltender Dominik Hasek appears to be done with hockey after giving up hope of returning to the NHL again. The 47-year-old goalie resumed training ahead of this season, hoping to get picked up by an NHL club, but told Czech Daily Sport on Tuesday that it is "very unlikely" he would play again after no team offered him a contract amid the current lockout...
Hasek gives up hope of returning to NHL
Veteran goaltender Dominik Hasek appears to be done with ice hockey after giving up hope of returning to the NHL again.
The 47-year-old goalie resumed training ahead of this season hoping to get picked up by an NHL club, but told Czech daily Sport on Tuesday that it is ''very unlikely'' he would play again after no team offered him a contract amid the current lockout...
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October 09, 2012
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