Three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Maroon has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey, bringing an end to a remarkable career. The 37-year-old forward made the announcement ahead of the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and his hometown St. Louis Blues, his first NHL team.
Patrick Maroon reflects on his retirement decision
During a pregame television interview with Darren Pang on Chicago Sports Network, Maroon shared that it was time for him to move on from the game.
Sometimes, you've got to give up everything you know and everything you dreamed of your whole life, Maroon explained. I just know it's time for me and it's time for my family to go start a new chapter in our lives.
His emotional words reflected the gravity of his decision.
A storied career with Three Stanley Cups
Maroon's career is defined by his three Stanley Cup championships. In 2019, he played an instrumental role in helping the St. Louis Blues secure their first-ever Cup victory.
Following that triumph, he joined the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he contributed to back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021. Maroon became just the fourth player in NHL history, and the first since 1964, to win three consecutive Stanley Cups with two different teams.
A special moment in his hometown
Maroon's retirement announcement in St. Louis, with family in attendance, added a sentimental touch to his farewell. "It's tough," Maroon said, reflecting on the emotional nature of the decision.
It's hard to go through things like this. You can't really process it, but I think it's special for me and my family to go start a new chapter.
His connection to the city, where his career began, made this moment even more meaningful.
Over the course of his career, Maroon played 1,002 regular-season and playoff games with several NHL teams, including Anaheim, Edmonton, New Jersey, St. Louis, Minnesota, Boston, and Chicago. Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2007 draft, Maroon went on to establish himself as a key contributor on each team he played for, particularly known for his leadership and clutch performances in the postseason.
As Maroon steps away from the game, he leaves behind an incredible legacy, marked by his unique accomplishment of winning three Stanley Cups in a row with two different teams. His focus now shifts to his family and the next chapter of their lives, marking the end of an era in hockey.