Friday, October 22, 2021

Dallas Stars Defenseman Stephen Johns Announces Retirement From NHL

Stephen Johns, a finalist for the 2020 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, introduced his retirement from the NHL in an Instagram submit on Sunday. In that very identical submit, Johns shared his plan to rollerblade and avenue journey cross nation to “help others going through their very own battles.”


Johns was named a finalist for the league’s award to the participant who exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey after having fun with 17 video games for the Dallas Stars in 2020. He performed four seasons within the NHL with the Stars however bounced between Dallas and its AHL crew from 2015-2020. Johns returned to Dallas ultimate yr after 22 months away from the sport recovering from complications and post-concussion syndrome.


The 29-year-previous opened up about experiencing suicidal ideas whereas coping with publish-traumatic signs, in preserving with a chunk by Sean Shapiro for The Athletic. In that article, Johns admitted that had misplaced hope of discovering an answer for his indicators.


Now that he’s stepped away from the sport, Johns is utilizing the summer season to journey all through the United States and produce consciousness to the psychological well being struggles he’s confronted.


“What I’ll miss most about the sport of hockey is providing inspiration,” Johns mentioned in his submit. “So I’ve decided to rollerblade and highway-trip across the country to hopefully assist others going through their very own battles. I’ll be documenting alongside the way in which, to share my full story, as a result of I know what it feels like to be alone.


“For me, I watched one video and it changed my life and made me want to do that loopy factor. If I can still inspire one particular person to climb out of their hole, then that’s a successful trip and exactly what I’m aiming for.”


Via 167 NHL video video games, Johns amassed 33 factors (15 targets, 18 assists). He found additional success within the AHL, placing up forty four assists and 57 components in 118 video games. He was a member of the USA Hockey Nationwide Workforce Development Program. Gained a gold medal on the 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships. Johns carried out four seasons of collegiate hockey on the College of Notre Dame. Was named an alternate captain one yr after competing with Staff USA on the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.


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