Sakic to retire after 20 NHL seasons (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Tue, 07/07/2009 - 14:49

Joe Sakic, the Colorado Avalanche's longtime captain who led the team to two Stanley Cup titles, will retire Thursday and end his 20-year NHL career, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Sakic, a 13-time All-Star, will formally announce his decision Thursday in a news conference.

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