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Washington capitals Star Tj Oshie has called it a career after 16 seasons in the NHL.
The Stanley Cup Master who helped Team USA with demanding victory over Russia in Sochi 2014 in 2014 BEERAnnounced his decision Monday while talking to fans in Washington Harbor in Georgetown.
The US tip TJ Oshie responds after scoring the winning goal in a shootout against Russia by winter -ol 2014, February 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
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“Seven years ago I swam and my teammates in the fountain celebrating a fantastic time in our career,” Oshie said, remembering the capitals’ Stanley Cup Parties in 2018. “I can’t thank Caps enough. Another first -class move from them to have my pension here, invite all people out. It really made this day special.”
Oshie, 38, was drafting the first round of 2005 NHL -draft of St. Louis Blueswhere he played seven seasons before being shopped for Washington in 2015. He recorded 192 goals and 193 assists (385 points) in 567 games with the capitals that only drew Alex Ovechkin to most goals on the team.
Washington Capitals Right Wing Tj Oshie Hoists The Stanley Cup after defeating Vegas Golden Knights in T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-usa Today Sports)
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“I would like to thank Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love, all my teammates who struggled with me every night, my coaches who challenged me to be better every day, and the athletic coaches and equipment staff who got me ready to play,” Association.
“I would also like to thank the fans, your energy and passion made every game of memorable, and it was an honor to play in front of you.”
Oshie was sidelined last season with a continuous back injury. His last NHL The game was on April 28, 2024 against the New York Rangers in the playoffs.
Washington Capitals Spider Tj Oshie Skates against Vancouver Canucks in Rogers Arena on March 16, 2024. (Bob Frid-USA Today Sports)
One of his most memorable moments that gave him the title Olympic Hero was in 2014 when he scored four shootout goals in the United States victory over Russia in the preliminary round of the Sochi Games.
“I like to think that when I played that I was playing for my teammates, for my coaches, for my family, for my fans. I rarely thought of my own accolades,” Oshie said Monday. “Being remembered (as a ‘warrior’ type of player) is a huge honor because it was my goal and the way I played the game.”
