Longtime Montreal Canadien Announces His Retirement at Only 32 Years Old

Chosen 17th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft by Montreal, Nathan Beaulieu was in the Canadiens uniform during the first half-decade in the NHL.

He had his most successful year in 2016-17 with 28 points and up to 20 minutes of average time on ice.

Beaulieu suited up for four NHL teams in his career

Within the regular NHL circuit, the Ontario native out of Strathroy appeared in 471 games with Montreal, Buffalo, Winnipeg, and Anaheim for 98 points and 340 penalty minutes. He appeared in 21 Stanley Cup Playoff games as well.

Beyond the NHL, Beaulieu has played in the AHL for the Hamilton Bulldogs and San Diego Gulls and has 63 points in 136 games.

More recently, he has gone on to play at international venues in the National League in Switzerland (Kloten HC) and in the KHL (Barys Astana).

Prior to turning pro, he was a star player for the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL by winning two consecutive President's Cups in 2011 and 2012 and the 2011 Memorial Cup. At the minor pro level, he had 152 points in 233 games.

Internationally, he has worn the Canadian jersey at the 2012 World Juniors (bronze) and the 2023 Spengler Cup. We wish Beaulieu the very best in this next chapter of his life.