2015
12.08
12.08
Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis has been forced to retire from the NHL because of health problems related to blood clots.
Dupuis made the announcement alongside Penguins management at a press conference Tuesday, per the team's official website:
It was very difficult for me to make this decision to have to step away from the game. My wife and four children have always been my first priority, and playing with my condition has become a constant worry for all of us. I want to thank my teammates and the Penguins organization for their unwavering support during this difficult time.
Penguins team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas said in the release that Dupuis' condition made it impossible for him to keep playing.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
Dupuis made the announcement alongside Penguins management at a press conference Tuesday, per the team's official website:
It was very difficult for me to make this decision to have to step away from the game. My wife and four children have always been my first priority, and playing with my condition has become a constant worry for all of us. I want to thank my teammates and the Penguins organization for their unwavering support during this difficult time.
Penguins team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas said in the release that Dupuis' condition made it impossible for him to keep playing.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins