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Former Flame Dion Phaneuf Officially Retires

Dion Phaneuf officially announced his retirement from hockey today after playing 14 years for four different franchises. Phaneuf was last a member of the LA Kings in 2018-19, which was the last time he suited up and played in the NHL.

Dion Phaneuf’s second longest tenure was with the Calgary Flames, where he played from 2005-2010 after being being the Flames 1st round pick (9th overall) in 2003. The rugged defenceman would play in 378 games in Calgary, score 75 goals and hand out 153 assists.

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As a rookie in 2005-06 he would make the all rookie team and finish third in the Calder Trophy race with an outstanding 49 point season, playing in all 82 games with Calgary.