Former Enforcer Opens Up on the Moment that Ended his Pro Career
Zack Kassian, an experienced NHL player with a 12-year tenure covering 661 games across four teams, unexpectedly saw his professional hockey career come to an early close.
His last season was in 2022-2023, where he participated in 58 games for the Arizona Coyotes.
Looking back on his career, Kassian highlighted a significant incident that altered his path in hockey.
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Kassian Reveals He Never Came Back From This Particular Fight
He suffered a concussion during a 2021 preseason fight and it has dramatically affected his play.
"The human brain, something happens like that...it's very tough to go back to being the same player."
The Moment That Changed Everything
In this game, Kassian got into a fight with Canucks forward Zack MacEwen.
Tragically, in the heat of the fight, MacEwen's punch made Kassian unconscious. This incident had a profound effect on him, making him feel like he had lost his edge as a player.
On October 26, 2023, Zack Kassian officially announced his retirement, closing the chapter on a distinguished 12-season NHL career.
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9 NOVEMBRE | 237 ANSWERS Former Enforcer Opens Up on the Moment that Ended his Pro Career Do you think referees should stop fights whenever a player loses his helmet? | ||
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