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'I'm Grateful for Every Second' | Minnesota Native Erik Johnson Retires From NHL
Erik Johnson scored 348 points in 1,023 games and won the 2022 Stanley Cup before retiring after 17 NHL seasons with Colorado and Buffalo.
- Erik Johnson, a defenseman known as 'EJ,' announced his retirement on Wednesday after a 17-season NHL career primarily with the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.
- Johnson, initially selected first overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2006, was dealt to the Colorado Avalanche partway through the 2010-11 season, where he became an integral member of the team's core.
- He played 731 regular-season games for the Avalanche, ranking second among franchise defensemen, and was a member of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship squad.
- Johnson concluded his career with 95 goals, 253 assists, 1,373 blocked shots, and 1,288 hits. Reflecting on his time in the sport, he expressed deep appreciation, saying hockey has been central to his life and he values every moment spent on the ice.
- His retirement marks the end of a significant career highlighted by consistent defensive contributions and a Stanley Cup win, leaving a lasting legacy in Colorado.
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Defender Erik Johnson announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Wednesday. His career was notably marked by his conquest of the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
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Erik Johnson retires after 17-year NHL career, highlighted by 2022 Stanley Cup win with Avalanche
Defenseman Erik Johnson has announced his retirement after a 17-year NHL career, highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup win with the Colorado Avalanche.
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