Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell announced today his retirement following 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. Campbell will join the Chicago Blackhawks business operations department, assisting with various marketing, community relations and youth hockey initiatives.
"We are excited that Brian will continue to be a part of the organization," said Blackhawks President & CEO John McDonough. "After a brilliant career on the ice, Brian will remain an important part of our franchise."
Campbell, 38, finished his NHL career with 504 career points (87G, 417A) in 1,082 games. He played 295 games in four seasons with the Blackhawks (2008-2011 and 2016-17), tallying 24 goals and 110 assists. He was a member of the Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup Champion team and collected the primary assist on Patrick Kane's series-clinching goal. On January 22, 2017, he recorded his 500th career point and on April 5, 2016, appeared in his 1,000th career NHL game. The defenseman appeared in four NHL All Star Games: 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012.
Brian Campbell to join Blackhawks front office
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