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Chad Ruhwedel Retires After 13-Year NHL Career

His decision marks the conclusion of a path from undrafted college player to Stanley Cup champion, capped by 369 NHL games.

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Jan 1, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (2) during a practice day before the 2023 Winter Classic ice hockey game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ruhwedel announced his retirement on August 12, 2025 via the NHLPA, expressing gratitude to teams, coaches, family and fans.
  • The San Diego native earned an NHL contract with the Buffalo Sabres in 2012 after a standout tenure at UMass-Lowell and development in the AHL.
  • He served as a reliable depth defenseman for eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, helping secure the franchise’s 2017 Stanley Cup title.
  • Across stints with Buffalo, Pittsburgh and New York, he totaled 369 regular-season games and 50 points (13 goals, 37 assists).
  • In his final season he skated primarily with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL while appearing in a handful of games for the New York Rangers.