New York Rangers defenseman Chad Ruhwedel officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday.
Ruhwedel played 13 seasons in the NHL suiting up for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers.
"Playing in the NHL has been a dream come true," Ruhwedel said. "I'm incredibly grateful to the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers organizations for giving me the opportunity to live that dream. While there have been countless unforgettable moments on the ice, it's the relationships and friendships built along the way that I cherish most.
"To my family, teammates, coaches, fans and countless others who supported me, thank you for being a part of this amazing journey."
The Rangers acquired Ruhwedel ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline and re-signed him to a one-year, two-way contract that offseason worth $775,000.
The 35-year-old played in just 10 games for the Rangers over two seasons.
In 369 career games, Ruhwedel recorded 13 goals, 37 goals, and 50 points while averaging 14:06 minutes.
