Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Pat Maroon Announces NHL Retirement
Maroon, a 14-year NHL veteran, revealed his decision to retire at season's end during an emotional interview in his hometown of St. Louis.
- Pat Maroon, known for his perseverance and grit, will retire after the 2024-25 NHL season, concluding a 14-year career with eight teams.
- The announcement was made during a pregame interview in St. Louis, where Maroon won his first Stanley Cup in 2019 with the Blues.
- Maroon won three consecutive Stanley Cups, including one with the Blues and two with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a rare feat in NHL history.
- The 36-year-old cited family considerations as a key reason for his retirement, expressing difficulty in leaving the sport that defined his life.
- Maroon’s final NHL game is expected to take place on April 15, 2025, against the Ottawa Senators, as the Blackhawks are out of playoff contention.