Former NHLer and Norwegian Legend Patrick Thoresen Announces Retirement

Former NHLer and Norwegian legend Patrick Thoresen announces retirement

One of professional hockey’s trailblazers is hanging up the skates. Norwegian hockey legend Patrick Thoresen announced his retirement from professional hockey in a social media post on Wednesday. Thoresen, now 41, made his professional debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 2006. He recorded four goals and 12 assists in 68 games during his rookie season. While playing for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2008, Thoresen skated in the opening game of the Eas…

Patrick Thoresen Announces Retirement

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Thoresen has announced his retirement from professional hockey, via a social media post from the SHL’s Djurgårdens IF. Thoresen has spent the last 17 years marching around European pro leagues. He has played with teams in four different countries, and eight different leagues, in that span. Now, after winning a HockeyAllsvenskan championship with Djurgårdens last season, the 41-year-old left-winger has decid…