â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Former PG Cougar Dan Hamhuis hangs up the skates

Nashville Predators Defenseman and Prince George Cougar alumni, Dan Hamhuis announced his retirement today (Thursday) after 16 NHL seasons.

Hamhuis said he went into this year thinking he would play one year in Europe or retire, but when the pandemic hit, he took playing in Europe off the table.

The 37-year old spent the final two seasons of his career with the Preds after leaving the Dallas Stars.

Hamhuis played for Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, where he snagged a gold medal.

Throughout his NHL career, he played 1148 regular-season games, amassing 356 career points (59 goals, 297 assists).

Hamhuis also spent 6 years with the Vancouver Canucks, where he reached the Stanley Cup Finals, ultimately losing in game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

The Smithers product was drafted by Nashville 12th overall in the 2001 NHL draft.

Hamhuis spent four seasons playing for the Cougars, where he collected 156 points in 247  regular-season games.

In addition, Hamhuis was named CHL’s Defenseman of the Year and the WHL’s Top Defenseman in 2002.

He also captured 4 medals at the World Hockey Championships for Team Canada (2 gold, 2 silver).

Hamhuis is also a member of the current Cougars ownership group.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

<p>

chnv Now playing play

</p>

<p>

ckkc Now playing play

</p>

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Loader fire doused in Quesnel

Heavy Equipment caught fire yesterday (Wednesday) despite the downpour...

Climate advocate joins B.C. Greens leadership race

The B.C. Greens have added 24-year-old climate advocate Emily Lowan from Victoria to the slate of candidates in the party's leadership race.

Skipper hanging up the leash after nine years of service to North District RCMP

One of the North District RCMP's finest is calling...

Small wildfire between Prince George and Vanderhoof now held

A small wildfire roughly halfway between Prince George and...

Vanderhoof RCMP renew plea for information in January homicide investigation

The BC RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit is...
- Advertisement -