Chris Wideman, ex-defensor da NHL, de 34 anos, se aposenta devido a lesões nas costas após seis temporadas, registrando 20 gols e 58 assistências. 34-year-old former NHL defenseman Chris Wideman retires due to back injury after six seasons, recording 20 goals and 58 assists.

Chris Wideman, um ex-defensor da NHL de 34 anos, se aposentou do hóquei profissional após seis temporadas. Chris Wideman, a 34-year-old former NHL defenseman, has retired from professional hockey after six seasons. Ele jogou 291 jogos para equipes, incluindo os Ottawa Senators e Montreal Canadiens, registrando 20 gols e 58 assistências. He played 291 games for teams including the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens, recording 20 goals and 58 assists. Citando uma grave lesão nas costas como o motivo de sua partida, Wideman expressou gratidão por sua carreira na NHL e planeja permanecer envolvido no esporte. Citing a severe back injury as the reason for his departure, Wideman expressed gratitude for his NHL career and plans to remain involved in the sport. Ele também representou os EUA internacionalmente, ganhando uma medalha de bronze no Campeonato Mundial de 2021 IIHF. He also represented the U.S. internationally, winning a bronze medal at the 2021 IIHF World Championships.