It's, unfortunately, official

Super Joe Sakic formally announced his retirement today. What a major bummer. Joe is the epitome of a professional athlete and his retirement is a great loss to professional sports in general and hockey specifically. He is a fierce competitor and plays the game with intensity, honor and integrity. If ever there was a professional athlete that should be looked up to as a role model, Joe Sakic is it. We're sorry to see you go, Joe. But we're also looking forward to how you will continue to be a part of and influence hockey in the years to come!

Noooooooo.....

Say it isn't so! Reports are coming in today that Super Joe Sakic will announce his retirement tomorrow. If true, it will be a sad day for Colorado Avalanche fans as well as hockey in general. Click here for the story from the Associated Press.