CSN Chicago · Sep 17, 2015
Blackhawks: Daniel Carcillo announces retirement from NHL
After nine seasons in the NHL, Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo officially announced his retirement Thursday in an articled published in The Players' Tribune.
Carcillo, 30, called it a "Bittersweet Day," walking away from the game he loves, but is ready to focus full-time on something much bigger off the ice.
In honor of his former teammate and close friend Steve Montador, who died in February and suffered from depression, Carcillo created a not-for-profit organization called Chapter 5, which helps former and current players transition to life after hockey.
[MORE: Carcillo opens up about Montador, calls for change]