36-year-old defenseman Cody Franson has officially retired from professional hockey. What makes his retirement intriguing is that Franson has wasted no time transitioning into a coaching role, taking up the position of assistant coach for the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Franson's impressive journey in the NHL spanned from 2009 to 2018, during which he played for notable teams such as Nashville, Toronto, Buffalo, and Chicago. Over his 550-game NHL career, he made a significant impact, tallying 43 goals and 212 points.
Following his time in the NHL, Franson continued contributing to the hockey world between 2017 and 2022 by playing in Russia and the AHL.
Now, as he hangs up his skates, Franson is poised to share his wealth of experience and knowledge with the coaching staff of the Iowa Wild.
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30 DECEMBRE | 177 ANSWERS NHL Player Shockingly Announces Retirement And Joins The Wild As Assistant Coach Do you remember Cody Franson in the NHL? | ||
Yes | 117 | 66.1 % |
No | 60 | 33.9 % |
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