NHL Player Shockingly Announces Retirement And Joins The Wild As Assistant Coach

Published December 30, 2023 at 3:22
BY SAMER

In a surprising turn of events, long time NHL defenseman has shocked the hockey world and announced his retirement.

Cody Franson Officially Retires From Professional Hockey And Joins The Wild As Assistant Coach



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).




Cody Franson 🇨🇦 has retired from professional hockey at the age of 36, and has joined the Iowa Wild (AHL) 🇺🇸 as an assistant coach.

Franson played 550 games in the NHL from 2009-2018 with Nashville, Toronto, Buffalo, and Chicago, registering 43 goals and 212 points.

From 2017-2022, Franson played in Russia and the 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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