By Canadian Press

Star defenceman Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons

Jul 12, 2022 | 10:05 AM

EDMONTON — Star NHL defenceman Duncan Keith has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw him lead the Chicago Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles while twice being named the NHL’s top defenceman.

The Edmonton Oilers, where Keith played the final season of his 17-year career, announced his retirement in a statement Tuesday. News of Keith’s retirement was first reported Friday.

Selected by Chicago in the second round, 54th overall in the 2002 NHL draft, Keith anchored a Blackhawks blue-line that won Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013 and 2015.

He was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP in 2015 after piling up 21 points (three goals, 18 assists) in 23 games.

The four-time all-star won the Norris Trophy as top defenceman in 2010 and 2014. He finished his career with 106 goals, 540 assists and 675 penalty minutes and a defensive rating of plus-159 over 1,256 games.

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Internationally, Keith helped Canada win Olympic gold at the 2010 and 2104 Winter Games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2022.

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