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[Kimi]

"The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that the team will honor former captain and 23-year NHL star Ron Francis prior to its game on Jan. 28 against the Atlanta Thrashers.

The team will formally retire Francis' familiar No. 10 jersey during a pre-game ceremony, and honor the franchise's all-time goals, assists and points leader throughout the game."

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[ahtikullervo]

He deserves it!

[goavsgo]

NOOOOO!! why does he has to retire at such a young age?? He is only 23.

[DropThePuck]

NOOOOO!! why does he has to retire at such a young age?? He is only 23.

You must be thinking of a different Ron Francis ... This Ron Francis was born March 1, 1963 and has graced the NHL for 23 years.

Congrats to Ron! His number will highlight the rafters of the RBC Center.

[goavsgo]

NOOOOO!! why does he has to retire at such a young age?? He is only 23.

You must be thinking of a different Ron Francis ... This Ron Francis was born March 1, 1963 and has graced the NHL for 23 years.

Congrats to Ron! His number will highlight the rafters of the RBC Center.

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OH woops srry my bad i read wrong.I thought i read he was 23 years old lol my bad. srry DTP

[DropThePuck]

No need to apologize ... just was hoping you weren't in some sort of time warp

[duckingermany]

He deserves it!

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To 100%

[PortBeach13]

He will be missed!