Post by Steph Cowley on Apr 24, 2008 11:21:48 GMT 1
from www.coventryblaze.co.uk
Cassidy Coventry Blaze forward, Curtis Huppe has today confirmed that he is retiring from hockey.
Huppe, who joined the Blaze last summer from bmibaby Elite League rivals, Belfast Giants played a major part in helping the team to both the League and Knockout Cup trophies this season. In sixty competitive games played, he recorded an impressive 37 goals and 39 assists.
"I'd like to thank everyone at the Coventry Blaze for an extremely memorable last season," said Huppe. "My goal this year was to finish on a high and by winning two trophies with an amazing group of guys and getting to the play off finals - well it doesn't come any better than that.
"I'd also like to thank the fans who have been more than supportive of me and the team over the past season.
"I've really enjoyed four years playing in the Elite League, but there's a time when you have to look beyond your hockey career. The time has come for me to retire due to having a really great job opportunity in Canada that will benefit me and my family in the long run.
"I'd like to thank Thommo for giving me the opportunity to play for the Blaze this season and winning another league championship. And I would like to wish the Coventry Blaze organisation and fans all the best of luck for the future. Thanks again."
Huppe, who joined the Blaze last summer from bmibaby Elite League rivals, Belfast Giants played a major part in helping the team to both the League and Knockout Cup trophies this season. In sixty competitive games played, he recorded an impressive 37 goals and 39 assists.
"I'd like to thank everyone at the Coventry Blaze for an extremely memorable last season," said Huppe. "My goal this year was to finish on a high and by winning two trophies with an amazing group of guys and getting to the play off finals - well it doesn't come any better than that.
"I'd also like to thank the fans who have been more than supportive of me and the team over the past season.
"I've really enjoyed four years playing in the Elite League, but there's a time when you have to look beyond your hockey career. The time has come for me to retire due to having a really great job opportunity in Canada that will benefit me and my family in the long run.
"I'd like to thank Thommo for giving me the opportunity to play for the Blaze this season and winning another league championship. And I would like to wish the Coventry Blaze organisation and fans all the best of luck for the future. Thanks again."
