Sportsnet: Colton Orr officially retires

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TORONTO — Former NHL tough guy Colton Orr has retired after a 13-year professional career.

Orr played 477 career NHL games Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers and Toronto, piling up 1,186 penalty minutes.

"I feel privileged to have played for a decade in the NHL and to have had the support of four great organizations in Boston, New York, Toronto and Calgary," Orr said in a statement. "I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play with great teammates and against great players, many of whom have become great friends.

"It has been an amazing journey that would not have been anywhere near as fulfilling as it was without the love and support of fans, friends, agents, GMs, coaches and family."

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-nhl-heavyweight-colton-orr-retires/

Happy retirement and best wishes to the NHL's last true heavyweight!

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[BertCorbeau]

Wish him the best of health in retirement as he ages. Hope all that fighting doesn't leave long term permanent issues

 

[Riellyfan04]

ill give it 1 year till we hear him suing the NHL lol

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Hats off to the Sheriff. I enjoyed watching him patrol the other team's ****-disturbers during his time here. Dat reach

 

[TMLeafer]

Good luck to him. Remember him and Fraser McLaren on our fourth line that year...interesting times.

 

[bobermay]

 

[Looney Toonies]

Absolute beauty. That right hand will never be forgotten.

 

[stymie]

His face rings a bell.

 

[diceman934]

Played a Role that not many would be able to do..

Wish him well.

 

[Hurt]

Hope he's able to live a normal healthy life post-retirement.

 

[FlareKnight]

Hopefully a good retirement for Orr. Was just his time to step away.

Did his role just fine out there, but things just change.

 

[Bullseye]

Last of the heavyweights. It was fun while it lasted but really it had to end. All the best Colton.

 

[Peace Frog]

Tough way to make a living, but h did it well. I hope for a long and happy life for Colton. He's earned it!

 

[LeafSadist]

Matt Carkner wished he retired years ago.

So long, Colton.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

He dropped John Scott. Nuff said! Best thing was seeing how much his teammates liked him.

 

[mcleex]

Well he's made his millions lol let's hope he can live a healthy life

 

[LeafChief]

Watching him and Orr beat everyone up in that shortened season was fun to watch.

The game no longer has room for a player like him but it was damn fun while it lasted.

 

[LV*]

Throw back to the day rene Bourque got ko'd for no reason

Was a big fan of Colton until 2013-14

 

[Muston Atthews]

The sheriff! All the best big guy, you were a beast

 

[Muston Atthews]

Throw back to the day rene Bourque got ko'd for no reason

Was a big fan of Colton until 2013-14

Mess with the bull and you get the horns

 

[TorontoTrades]

He played his role very well. He didn't get you points but wasn't a liability on the ice either. A dying breed of NHL tough guys. Respect for sure. Hope he has a healthy and enjoyable retirement

 

[thewave]

Last season of real deal grit hockey. I loved that team even if we lost in the 1st rd.

 

[HellasLEAF]

I liked Orr. In the beginning. I've no ill will towards the player. Honest player.

 

[HellasLEAF]

In fact, if I remember it correctly. He was actually very good on the 4th line his first year. Or was it the second.

 

[8816 others]

I enjoyed his brief stint in Kamloops. He was a true showman, drawing his opponent to centre ice so everyone could watch the fight.