Flyers Goaltender Jeff Hackett Announces His Retirement
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Jeff Hackett announced on Monday that he is retiring from the game of hockey.
“For the past three weeks, I’ve been working hard on and off the ice, looking forward to returning to play,” said Hackett. “Although I’m not symptom free of the vertigo, I’ve been confident that eventually I’ll feel normal again. I realize that in the world of professional sports, timing is everything and at the moment, it doesn’t appear to be on my side. Obviously, the team felt it had to move forward immediately and although disappointed that things did not work out the way we had all hoped, I have no choice but to respect their decision and begin to consider how it effects what might be best for me and my family. As I announce my retirement from hockey, I would like to thank Bob Clarke for the opportunity that he provided me and wish my teammates the best of luck as they continue to work for the (Stanley) Cup, something we all had in mind when we started our run back in September.”
“It’s an unfortunate situation that Jeff encountered,” said General Manager Bob Clarke. “Once we were undecided about how Jeff was going to get through all that he was going through, we felt that we had to get another goaltender. He understood the situation and chose to retire. We like Jeff, but unfortunately it didn’t work out for him here.”
Hackett, 35, compiled a 10-10-6 record, 2.39 goals-against average (GAA), three shutouts and a .905 save percentage in 27 games for the Flyers this season. He had missed the Flyers’ last nine games due to vertigo. He played in his 500th career NHL game at Buffalo on January 13 and was the 50th goaltender in NHL history to reach this milestone.
The 15-year NHL veteran (1988-89, 1990-91 to 2003-04) has a career record of 166-244-56, 2.90 GAA, .902 save percentage and 26 shutouts in 500 regular season games for the New York Islanders, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and the Flyers.
He registered a 15-17-2 record, 2.86 GAA, one shutout and a .911 save percentage in 36 games for Montreal and Boston during the 2002-03 season. He posted an 8-9-0 record, 3.21 GAA, one shutout and .894 save percentage in 18 games for the Bruins. The 6’1”, 198-pound goaltender was acquired by the Bruins from San Jose, along with Jeff Jillson, in exchange for Kyle McLaren and a fourth round pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft on January 23, 2003. He was acquired by the Sharks from the Canadiens in exchange for Niklas Sundstrom and a third round pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft also on January 23, 2003. In 18 games for the Canadiens, Hackett registered a 7-8-2 record, 2.54 GAA and .926 save percentage.
Over parts of five seasons with the Canadiens (1998-99 to 2002-03), Hackett had a 63-68-22 record, 2.53 GAA and eight shutouts in 161 regular season games. He was acquired by Montreal, along with Eric Weinrich, Alain Nasreddine and Tampa Bay’s fourth round pick in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Jocelyn Thibault, Dave Manson and Brad Brown on November 16, 1998. In 173 regular season games for the Blackhawks over parts of six seasons (1993-94 to 1998-99), the London, Ontario native posted a 63-75-25 record, 2.45 GAA and 14 shutouts. He was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Sharks in exchange for a third round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft on July 13, 1993. Hackett was claimed by the Sharks from the Islanders in the 1991 NHL Expansion Draft. He was originally drafted by the Islanders from the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League in the second round (34th overall) of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
Flyers Acquire Sean Burke From Phoenix
Radivojevic and Eager also come to Philadelphia for Comrie
The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Monday that they have acquired 6’4”, 210-pound goaltender Sean Burke, 6’2”, 207-pound right wing Branko Radivojevic (BRAN-koh ra-dih-VOI-uh-vihch) and the rights to unsigned draft choice Ben Eager from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for center Mike Comrie, according to General Manager Bob Clarke.
Burke, 37, registered a 10-15-5 record, 2.81 goals-against average (GAA), .908 save percentage and one shutout in 32 games for the Coyotes this season. In 747 career regular season games over 16 NHL seasons with the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Phoenix and the Flyers (1987-88 through 1990-91 and 1992-93 through 2003-04), Burke has posted a 298-316-99 record, 2.97 GAA, .902 save percentage and 34 shutouts. He is 20th on the NHL’s All-Time Wins List (298 – fourth among active goaltenders) and 16th all-time in games played (747 – third among active goaltenders).
A native of Windsor, Ontario, Burke previously played part of one season with the Flyers (1997-98). In 11 regular season games during the 1997-98 season, Burke registered a 7-3-0 record, 2.56 GAA and one shutout for the Flyers. He posted a 1-4 record as the Flyers lost an Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series to the Buffalo Sabres in five games. He was acquired by the Flyers from Vancouver in exchange for Garth Snow on March 4, 1998.
In parts of five seasons with the Coyotes (1999-2000 to 2003-04), Burke registered a 97-78-29 record, 2.39 GAA and 15 shutouts in 211 games. He ranks third on the Coyotes All-Time List in games played among goaltenders (211) and wins (97). He is first in goals-against average (2.39) on the Coyotes All-Time List. He was acquired by the Coyotes, along with a fifth round pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, from Florida in exchange for Mikhail Shtalenkov and a fourth round pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft on November 18, 1999.
In two seasons with the Panthers (1998-99 and 1999-2000), Burke compiled a 23-29-14 record, 2.65 GAA and three shutouts in 66 games. He was signed as a free agent by Florida on September 12, 1998.
Prior to joining the Flyers during the 1997-98 season, Burke played in 16 games for the Canucks, posting a 2-9-4 record and 3.51 GAA. He was acquired by Vancouver, along with Geoff Sanderson and Enrico Ciccone in exchange for Kirk McLean and Martin Gelinas on January 3, 1998.
Burke played parts of six seasons with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes (1992-93 to 1997-98), registering a 107-131-29 record, 3.09 GAA and 11 shutouts in 281 games. He is second on the Hartford/Carolina franchise All-Time List in games played (281) and is third in wins (107). He was acquired by Hartford, along with Eric Weinrich, from New Jersey in exchange for Bobby Holik and a second round pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft on August 28, 1992.
Burke played four seasons with the Devils (1987-88 through 1990-91), compiling a 62-66-23 record, 3.66 GAA and four shutouts in 162 games. His 62 wins are third on the Devils’ All-Time List. He was originally drafted from the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey League by New Jersey in the second round (24th overall) of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
He has appeared in three NHL All-Star Games (1989, 2001 and 2002) and has been a member of the Canadian National Team at two Winter Olympic Games (1988 and 1992), winning a silver medal at the 1992 Games.
Radivojevic, 23, registered nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points and 36 penalty minutes in 53 games for the Coyotes this season. In three seasons in the NHL, all with Phoenix, (2001-02 through 2003-04), Radivojevic has recorded 25 goals and 31 assists for 56 points and 103 penalty minutes in 150 regular season games. A native of Piestany, Czechoslovakia, Radivojevic was signed as a free agent by Phoenix on June 19, 2001. He was originally drafted from the Belleville Bulls of the OHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round (93rd overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
In three seasons with Belleville (1998-99 through 2000-01), Radivojevic recorded 77 goals and 157 assists for 234 points and 224 penalty minutes in 188 games. He was named to the OHL First All-Star Team following the 2000-01 season.
Eager, 20, has recorded 21 goals and 20 assists for 41 points and 168 penalty minutes in 52 games for the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. The 6’3”, 215-pound left wing is second on the team in goals (21), third on the team in points (41) and first on the team in penalty minutes (168).
In four seasons with the Generals, Eager has registered 55 goals and 73 assists for 128 points and 759 penalty minutes in 234 games. He was originally drafted from Oshawa by Phoenix in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
Comrie, 23, recorded four goals and five assists for nine points and 12 penalty minutes in 21 games for the Flyers this season. He was acquired by the Flyers from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Jeff Woywitka, a first round pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and a third round pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft on December 16, 2003.
In parts of four NHL seasons with Edmonton and the Flyers (2000-01 through 2003-04), Comrie has registered 65 goals and 77 assists for 142 points and 161 penalty minutes in 213 games. He was originally drafted by the Oilers in the third round (91st overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Monday, February 09, 2004
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