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Jaroslav Halak Retires After 17-Season Goalie Career

7/19/2025

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After an impressive 17-season career, goaltender Jaroslav Halak has hung up his skates at the age of 40. The Slovakian star, who last suited up for the New York Rangers in April 2023, leaves behind a legacy of 295 wins, 53 shutouts, and a .915 save percentage. Halak also proudly represented Slovakia in two Olympic Games and guided Team Europe to the World Cup final in 2016.

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After an impressive 17-season career, goaltender Jaroslav Halak has hung up his skates at the age of 40. The Slovakian star, who last suited up for the New York Rangers in April 2023, leaves behind a legacy of 295 wins, 53 shutouts, and a .915 save percentage. Halak also proudly represented Slovakia in two Olympic Games and guided Team Europe to the World Cup final in 2016.