The Goose Retires

Paul “The Goose” Gaustad has announced his retirement after 14 years in the National Hockey League. The 34-year-old took to Instagram in order to let everyone know after he became an unrestricted free agent this past summer, according to The Score.

"After 14 years as a professional hockey player, I have decided to move on to the next chapter of my life and career. It has been an honor and a privilege to play in the AHL and NHL, and I am forever grateful for the amazing friendships and memories I’ve made during this journey. Thank you to my talented teammates and coaches for helping me throughout the years. I will always remember and cherish our time together. And, of course, I want to express my appreciation to the incredible organizations I played for, as well as the fans in Rochester, Buffalo and Nashville that supported us. A special thank you to my wife, family and friends that have helped and supported me, from a kid at a local Portland rink dreaming of playing in the NHL, to all of the ups and downs of a pro career. Although I will miss the competition and camaraderie of playing in the NHL, I’m excited to spend more time with my beautiful family and help my three sons pursue their dreams." @danigaustad06 @phillip__gaustad @buffalosabres @predsnhl @amerkshockey @winterhawks

A photo posted by Paul Gaustad (@paulgaustad28) on Sep 8, 2016 at 11:02am PDT

The Goose will look forward to spending time with his family and although he will miss the competitiveness of the NHL, he plans on helping his sons’ dreams come true by being ever-present in their lives.

The Goose Retires

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