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Curtis McElhinney Announces Retirement

September 25, 2021 at 11:00 am CDT | by Brian La Rose 6 Comments

Veteran goaltender Curtis McElhinney was unable to find a team to sign with in free agency and rather than opt to try his hand at a tryout somewhere, he has instead called it a career, updating his Instagram profile to state that he has now retired.

The 38-year-old was never truly able to establish himself as a starter in the NHL but that didn’t stop him from having a long career as a backup.  Following a strong season with Carolina as a 35-year-old in 2018-19, McElhinney was able to land a two-year deal with Tampa Bay that just ended this summer.  He posted a 2.97 GAA along with a .895 SV% in 30 games with the Lightning over that stretch while winning a pair of Stanley Cups along the way; going out on top is never a bad way to go.

McElhinney played for eight different teams over his 13-year NHL career after being a sixth-round pick in 2002 by Calgary, spanning 249 appearances.  He hangs up his skates with a 94-95-20 record along with a 2.83 GAA and a .907 SV% along with a dozen shutouts.  PHR wishes him well in his retirement.

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  1. lapcheung39

    1 year ago

    I always like this guy …. Sad… happy retirement

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    • LouGrozasToe

      1 year ago

      Long career + two Cups, best of wishes for a great retirement !

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  2. MacJablonski--NotVegasLegend

    1 year ago

    Curtis McElhinney, Tiger Hockey. Proud C.C. alum. Happy Retirement!

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  3. urban schocker

    1 year ago

    Congratulations, Curtis! TY for helping the Bolts win two cups, in a difficult role. True professional.

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  4. [TOR]Scott 2

    1 year ago

    I used to work with a guy that sharpened skates with Calgary when he was there and he told me that Curtis McElhinney was a first class gentleman.

    I liked his work when he was in Toronto and wished we kept him on…

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  5. Nha Trang

    1 year ago

    We remember him well in Springfield, where he set the record for shutouts in a single season with the Falcons. Enjoy your retirement, sir!

    Reply

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