Chris Drury Retires After 12 NHL Seasons

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Chris Drury Retires After 12 NHL Seasons

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Published OnAugust 19, 2011

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CHRIS DRURY RETIRES AFTER 12 NHL SEASONS

TORONTO (August 19, 2011) – Chris Drury announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following a 12-year career.

After being drafted by the Quebec Nordiques with the 72nd pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Drury went on to play 892 career NHL games with four different teams (Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers).

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