Longtime NHL forward Martin Havlat, who played with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2006-09, officially announced his retirement from hockey on Wednesday. The news came from the NHLPA, which released a statement on his behalf.
“Hockey is a team sport and you can’t do everything on your own,” Havlat said. “You need to work with your teammates — your friends — to be successful. You learn you’re never alone. Sometimes you think you’re alone but there is always someone to pick you up. I know I will miss that, but it’s time to start a new chapter.