Former Calgary Flames goalie Eddie Lack retires

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.”

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.

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