Pat Maroon Plays Final NHL Game with Blackhawks

Pat Maroon skated in his final NHL game during the Chicago Blackhawks' home finale against the Winnipeg Jets, marking the end of his 14-season career. The 37-year-old forward, who signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with Chicago last summer, announced his retirement plans last month but chose to reveal that the home game would be his last. Maroon reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for his experiences and the relationships he built, particularly highlighting the positive impact he had on his teammates, including Connor Bedard. He is notable for winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and back-to-back championships with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021, making him the fourth player in NHL history to win three Cups in a row with two teams. As he concluded his playing days, Maroon emphasized how fortunate he felt to have pursued his passion for so long. The game served as a bittersweet farewell for Maroon and his family and friends in attendance.