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!