One of the Game’s Most Physical Players Is Hanging Up His Skates.
On Wednesday, Former New York Islanders Forward Cal Clutbuck Announced His Retirement from the Nhl.
In a video posted on Instagram, Clutterbuck, Who DIDNNT Play at All During the 2024-25 Season, Made IT Official.
“After 17 years, it’s time to hang up the skates,” Clutterbuck Wrote. “I’m beyond graitful for every teammate, coach, fan, and momnt along the way. Hocky gave me everything – a Purpose, a brothherhood, and a lifetime of memories.”
The 37-Year-ID Think the Islanders Fans for them Support, as well as two of his best teammates, matt martin and casey cigikas.
“To Matt and Casey – It was anhnor to go to war with you night in and night out. What we Built to start mes more few words can say. And to the Islanders Faithful – Your Passion, Loyalty, and Love Made Long Island Home.
Clutterbuck Spent 16 Full Seasons in the Nhl. He started with the minnesota wild, the team that tok him in the third round, 72nd Overall, of the 2006 Nhl Draft. He Quickly Became A Fan Favorite for HIS TOUGHNESS and Spirited Play. After Six Years with the Organization, Clutterbuck Was Traded to the Islanders in June 2013 As Part of the Deal that SAW Nino Niederreiter Head to the Wild.
The Welland, Ontario Native was with the team thick and thin. Thraw Memorald Playoff Runs in 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and every some tough years in Between, Clutterbuck’s Name Was Right in Tow with the Islanders’ Image. His Last Season Was the 2023-24 Campaign, in Which He appeared in All 82 Games, Scoring Seven Goals and 19 Points.
In 1,064 Nhl Apparanches, Clutterbuck Scored 143 Goals and 150 Assists for 293 Points. He also posted 12 Goals and 20 Point in 81 Stanley Cup Playoff Games.
Clutterbuck Wasn’t Known for HIS Scoring. He was Known for Being One of the Heavy Hitters in the Nhl, and Constenly Led the Legue in Body Checks. The Nhl Started Recording Hits in 2005-06, Just a Couple of Years Clutterbuck Made His Debut with the Wild. He Set a Single-Season Record with 356 Checks in 2008-09, a record that stood Until Martin Broke the Record Three Years Later.
Clutterbuck Led Clutterbuck is the All-Time Hits Leader, with 4,029 Hits Over His Career, Leading Martin by 103 Checks.
