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Maybe the last few years of soul searching each summer were trial runs in his mind as Scott Niedermayer had long been preparing for the day he decided he couldn't give any more of his body to the sport he cherishes.

And in one sense, the Ducks captain tried out the retirement thing before realizing that he couldn't stay away. But Niedermayer made it official this time, ending an 18-year NHL career as one of the best defensemen of his generation and one of hockey's most accomplished and decorated players.

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/niedermay...-ducks-cup.html


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