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- New York Post
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson announces retirement
After 13 years in the NHL, Tyler Johnson is hanging up his skates. The center, who won two Stanley Cups with the Lightning, announced his retirement on social media Monday. 'As a short kid from a small town, I saw my chances of playing in the NHL as very slim,' Johnson wrote in an Instagram post. 'But my family — my parents, Ken and Debbie, and my grandparents — believed in me when doubt clouded my mind. Their unwavering faith turned that dream into reality.' Advertisement An unheralded prospect, Johnson broke into the NHL with the Lightning in 2012 as an undrafted free agent from the WHL's Spokane Chiefs, his hometown team. Tyler Johnson announced his retirement from the NHL Monday. AP He stayed with Tampa Bay until 2021, and was a staple of the perennially-contending Lightning teams of the late 2010s and early 2020s. Advertisement He hoisted the cup with the team in 2020 and 2021. In his post, Johnson said he'll 'never forget' the call he received from then-Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman back in 2012, which he said 'changed his life.' 'I'd never set foot in Florida and knew nothing about Tampa, but a gut feeling said it was my path. That instinct led me home,' Johnson wrote. Tyler Johnson hoists the Stanley Cup after the Lightning won it in 2020. AP Advertisement After leaving Tampa Bay, Johnson went on to play three seasons with the Blackhawks and one with the Bruins, although he only played nine games with Boston. Johnson tallied a total of 193 goals and 240 assists in the 747 NHL games he played. His most productive season came with the Lightning in 2014-15, when he posted 29 goals and 43 assists and was named an All-Star, but he also eclipsed the 50-point mark in 2013-14 and in 2017-18. 'Now, after a lifetime devoted to hockey, I'm ready for what's next. I'm thrilled to focus on starting a family and exploring new paths,' Johnson wrote. 'This moment is bittersweet, but I leave the game with no regrets – only gratitude for the rinks, the teammates, the fans, and a sport that will always ignite my soul.'
Yahoo
11 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Lexie Hull Had Two Words for Aari McDonald After Return to Indiana Fever
Lexie Hull Had Two Words for Aari McDonald After Return to Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lexie Hull had an exciting reaction to a recent announcement made by the Indiana Fever. The Fever signed guard Aari McDonald under an emergency hardship contract in early June to help fill roster gaps due to injuries. McDonald brought energy off the bench and quickly earned praise for her defensive intensity. After the team's health stabilized and they had 10 active players on their roster, the Fever released her, as hardship rules require. Advertisement But on Wednesday, the Fever announced on social media that they have signed McDonald for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, veteran forward DeWanna Bonner, who requested a trade, was waived and parted ways with the team. "we have signed Aari McDonald for the remainder of the season," wrote the Fever in an Instagram caption. "in a corresponding move, we have waived DeWanna Bonner." Many players celebrated her return, including Hull, who reposted the announcement on her Instagram story. McDonald later shared Hull's story on her own account. "she's baaaaaaaaack," Hull wrote as a caption, tagging McDonald's Instagram. Advertisement Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) celebrates with Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald (2).© Grace Smith-INDIANAPOLIS STAR-Imagn Images Over the three games she played with the Fever, McDonald averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game, showcasing her strong defense and playmaking ability. The 26-year-old athlete rose to prominence at the University of Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to their first-ever NCAA championship game appearance in 2021 and earned multiple All-America honors and back-to-back Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year awards. McDonald was then selected third overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream. Over her WNBA career, she played for the Dream and the Los Angeles Sparks. McDonald is expected to suit up for the Fever's next game, which is on Thursday against the Sparks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. ET. Advertisement Related: Lexie Hull Turns Heads with Pregame Outfit for Fever-Sky This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Major Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Monday
Major Caitlin Clark News Turns Heads on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever (9–9) are set to return to action on Wednesday night when they host the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Advertisement Indiana fell to Golden State just a few weeks ago—a game in which star point guard Caitlin Clark played. However, Clark has missed the Fever's last five games due to a groin injury, bringing her total absences this season to 10 (including the Commissioner's Cup). There's a possibility that Clark could return on Wednesday, and that hope gained momentum on Monday during an open practice for season ticket holders. Clark was seen participating in full 5-on-5 scrimmage action, a promising sign of her recovery and progress toward a return. Check it out: Fans were ecstatic to see Clark back on the floor with the team. Advertisement "Heeeee. she's back, time to cook," a fan said. Someone else added, "Off ball action truthers are sleeping good tonight." Another fan posted, "We're so back." One more fan commented, "guys i'm genuinely just so happy to see her playing again even just clips of a scrimmage." Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on against the Minnesota Lynx.© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images The Fever have managed to stay afloat without Clark, but after their recent loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, it became clear just how much more dynamic and effective the team is with her on the floor as the primary ball handler. Through nine games this season, Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting 39.0% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. Advertisement On July 8, Clark will take center stage as one of the captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. She'll draft her team alongside the other captain and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Related: Lexie Hull Had Two Words for Aari McDonald After Return to Indiana Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
