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Former Vancouver Canucks Player Unexpectedly Retires at Young Age of 35

Former Vancouver Canucks Player Unexpectedly Retires at Young Age of 35

A former member of the Vancouver Canucks has suddenly and unexpectedly bid farewell to the NHL, as this 35-year-old has officially retired. Veteran forward and former Vancouver Canuck Zac Dalpe has made it official, retiring after a 16-year playing career, spreading the word in an open letter on the Charlotte Checkers' website.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / July 7

AHL: Charlotte Checkers Captain Zac Dalpe Announces Retirement

This morning Charlotte Checkers captain Zac Dalpe announced his retirement. Dalpe missed most of this season with an injury. He played in just nine games recording a goal and two assists.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 27
When Panthers Won the Cup, Zac Dalpe Was Cheering from Afar

When Panthers Won the Cup, Zac Dalpe Was Cheering from Afar

FORT LAUDERDALE — When the Florida Panthers called up players for their postseason practice squad once the Charlotte Checkers season ended in the first-round of the playoffs, Zac Dalpe was not among them.

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