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Brad Hunt Retires From Professional Hockey

The 37-year-old defenseman closes a journeyman career marked by AHL All-star honors, NHL depth roles for seven clubs and a final season in Finland.

Overview

  • Hunt announced his decision on social media, posting a message of gratitude to teammates, coaches and organizations that supported him through his career.
  • He finished with 288 NHL regular-season games, recording 20 goals and 60 assists for 86 points while serving as a depth defenseman for seven NHL franchises.
  • Hunt spent the bulk of his pro life in the AHL, compiling 422 games, 84 goals and 214 assists for 298 points and earning six AHL All-Star selections across his career.
  • Internationally, he helped Team Canada win gold at the 2023 IIHF World Championship in Finland, contributing three assists in the tournament.
  • His final season was with Sport Vaasa in Finland’s top league, where he posted seven goals and 18 assists for 25 points in 53 games, capping a pro path that began in the BCHL and at Bemidji State University.