ESPN.com · Apr 8, 2017
Bryan Bickell to retire from NHL after returning from MS fight
Carolina Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, announced Saturday night that he will retire after this season.
It capped an emotional day for Bickell, who made the decision to walk away from the game hours after being surprised by teammates, coaches and stuff at a Walk MS benefit event on Saturday morning.
"I've made the decision with my family that I'm going to call it quits, so it's just these last two games," Bickell told NHL.com on Saturday.
.@bbicks29 Every member of the team is wearing one these #BickellBrave shirts with 29 on the back. #WalkMS pic.twitter.com/ih1y8yrEZc
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) April 8, 2017