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Former Kings captain Mattias Norstrom announced his retirement today, at age 36. Norstrom told Swedish tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet, ``Dallas wanted to keep me, but it is over now. I promised myself 10 years ago that I would quit while I still had a strong position in the team. And now it is over.''
I had been told, last week, that Norstrom might be set to sign a contract to play in Sweden, but today's comments indicate that he's done. The newspaper reported that Norstrom ``intends to focus on his family and get an ordinary job.''
``The last game against Detroit was my final one,'' Norstrom said. ``I studied building techniques in high school, so carpentry is a possible alternative, but let's see. I will think about it during the summer.''
Carpentry? Somehow, that seems to fit.
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carpentry? how about lumberjack!
Thanks for all your time and memories here in LA mattie your missed.
It's a pity that Matty did not retire as a King.
I had a feeling he would retire.
I was pulling hard for Dallas in the playoffs for that reason. Matty deserved to at least play in a Stanley Cup finals game.
If there is one player that the Kings sorely missed this year it is Matty.
A class act and hard nose player. I wish him nothing but the best!
I was also pulling for Dallas, and it would have been nice to see him get that title. classy guy and great King. excellent career, especially for a guy with limited scoring ability
I will always remember Matty as THE Kings defenseman during most of my fan-dom.
All the best to him !
Gotta love Matty..a carpenter? He's a true pro. One of my favorite players by far. Really wish he can retire a King.
Here is some more facts about Norstrom's retirement. It apparently has more to do with his children than anything else.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/061108dnspostarslede.1b64bcce.html