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Aaron Dell Retires From Pro Hockey at 36

The undrafted goaltender closes a 13-year pro career to focus on family.

Overview

  • Dell announced his decision late Wednesday in an Instagram post, saying his top priority now is being a husband and father.
  • He logged 130 NHL games across seven seasons with a 50-50-13 record, five shutouts and a .905 save percentage.
  • His NHL time came with the Sharks, Devils and Sabres, and he also spent stints in the Maple Leafs and Kings organizations.
  • He played 111 NHL games for San Jose after rising from the CHL, ECHL and AHL ranks, debuting in 2016 and appearing in four playoff games.
  • In 2024–25 he split time between the AHL Barracuda (3-3-2, .890 SV% in 10 games) and ECHL Wichita Thunder (6-6-1, .914 SV% in 13), with no post-playing role announced.