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Former Red Wings Legend Returns to Pro Hockey at 50
Former Red Wings winger Todd Bertuzzi makes return to pro hockey at 50 years old with Cambridge area team. The Red Wings haven't seen winger Todd Bertuzzi lace up since 2014 but a report on Friday may shock some fans. At 50 years old, it was announced that Bertuzzi would be joining a senior AAA team called the Cambridge Hornets in the Allan Cup Hockey League. Advertisement After playing 1,159 NHL games and recording 770 points, he now joins a local hockey club close to where he coaches a youth team called the Cambridge Redhawks. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. Bertuzzi played his entire junior career in the Cambridge area as he played for the Guelph Storm of the OHL for four seasons. He would go on to get drafted 23rd overall by the New York Islanders in the 1993 NHL entry draft. Besides playing for the Red Wings and Islanders, Bertuzzi also saw time with the Canucks, Panthers and Flames. Advertisement His most memorable season was back in the 2002-03 season where the Sudbury native put up 46 goals and 51 points for 97 points through a full 82-game season with the Canucks. He was named an all-star and would continue to produce in the 60-70 point range before maturing to a 30-40 point player in old age. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
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Canucks' 50-year old legend coming out of retirement after not playing in NHL since 2014
A Vancouver Canucks All-Star from 2003 and 2004 is making a hockey comeback. He's 50 years old, and his skates are back. Todd Bertuzzi will be suiting up for the Cambridge Hornets in Allan Cup Hockey, according to Daily Faceoff. He's also the head coach of the Cambridge RedHawks. Advertisement Bertuzzi played 18 NHL seasons, appearing in 1,159 games. In his NHL career, he had 314 goals and 456 assists. Bertuzzi's career spanned time with the Canucks, Islanders, Panthers, Ducks, Flames and Red Wings. He played 518 of his games with the Canucks, totaling 188 goals and 261 assists in that time, along with his All-Star nods. MORE: Red Wings forward announces shock NHL retirement at age 28 According to Daily Faceoff, ACH is a league that predates 1900 and is a senior AAA league. 'I believe it's like riding a bike,' Bertuzzi said in a press conference recorded by 519 Sports Online. 'Obviously there's going to be a lot of younger guys, faster guys and all that. I respect the league and I respect what they're doing. I'm not coming back as a carnival. I feel healthy enough to play, and I'd love to come play with them and help them win a championship.' Advertisement It's pretty cool that Bertuzzi has decided to give this comeback a shot. Something tells us he's still got some power in that shot. MORE NHL NEWS:
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Canucks' 50-year old legend coming out of retirement after not playing in NHL since 2014
A Vancouver Canucks All-Star from 2003 and 2004 is making a hockey comeback. He's 50 years old, and his skates are back. Todd Bertuzzi will be suiting up for the Cambridge Hornets in Allan Cup Hockey, according to Daily Faceoff. He's also the head coach of the Cambridge RedHawks. Advertisement Bertuzzi played 18 NHL seasons, appearing in 1,159 games. In his NHL career, he had 314 goals and 456 assists. Bertuzzi's career spanned time with the Canucks, Islanders, Panthers, Ducks, Flames and Red Wings. He played 518 of his games with the Canucks, totaling 188 goals and 261 assists in that time, along with his All-Star nods. MORE: Red Wings forward announces shock NHL retirement at age 28 According to Daily Faceoff, ACH is a league that predates 1900 and is a senior AAA league. 'I believe it's like riding a bike,' Bertuzzi said in a press conference recorded by 519 Sports Online. 'Obviously there's going to be a lot of younger guys, faster guys and all that. I respect the league and I respect what they're doing. I'm not coming back as a carnival. I feel healthy enough to play, and I'd love to come play with them and help them win a championship.' Advertisement It's pretty cool that Bertuzzi has decided to give this comeback a shot. Something tells us he's still got some power in that shot. MORE NHL NEWS: