Former Calgary Flames goaltender Eddie Lack has announced his retirement.
Lack, 32, played briefly with the Flames in 2017-18 appearing in four games. He broke into the league in 2013-14 with the Vancouver Canucks in a backup role.
In a video posted on Twitter Monday, Lack acknowledged lingering hip issues that forced his hand in retirement.
“My hip issues have come to the point where I can live a normal life, which I’m extremely grateful for, but unfortunately it’s not good enough to play professional hockey,” Lack said in a video. “I’m content with the decision as I know I’ve done everything in my power to come back but it just wasn’t meant to be.”
It time for me to RETIRE. The next 7 minutes are a tribute to All of you that were with me during this crazy ride and my way of saying – THANK YOU.
P.S. Luongo might be in the video … (1/4) pic.twitter.com/bCsc93QCRD
— Eddie Lack🇸🇪 (@eddielack) March 30, 2020
In his four games with Calgary, Lack posted a 2-1-2 record and an .813 save percentage.
Over the course of his career, Lack played 144 games posting a 56-55-18 record, a .909 save percentage and nine shutouts.
Lack is currently working as a coach with the Arizona State Sun Devils hockey team.
On Twitter: @zjlaing
