‘Heck of a career’: Pekka Rinne retirement announcement brings flood of memories, well wishes

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne on scoring first NHL goal

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Fifteen years of memories, wins and shutouts make a storied career that could only belong to Pekka Rinne. 

The Nashville Predators goalie announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday, but he said his farewell to the ice long before. Rinne took a victory lap following a Carolina Hurricanes shutout on May 10. That was the last time he would wear navy, gold and white. Pinne didn’t play in the postseason. 

© Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) reacts after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, May 10, 2021.

Rinne, the No. 258 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, finished his career with 369 wins and 60 shutouts. His No. 35 jersey will be retired, the first retired jersey in Nashville Predators history. 

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NHL media are reminiscing on moments they shared with Rinne while covering the Predators and fans are looking back on their favorite goals scored by the three-time All-Star. 

Here are some of the best tweets following Rinne’s retirement announcement. 

Memorable moments: Five memorable moments Pekka Rinne had with the Nashville Predators

Nashville Preds share Pekka Rinne tribute video NHL sends congratulations to Pekka Rinne The Athletic’s Adam Vingan shares memories covering Pekka Rinne SECHC Hockey commissioner Justin Bradford shares a Pekka Rinne ‘nicest human moment’ Pekka Rinne’s final time on the ice Pekka Rinne had a ‘heck of a career’ in Nashville, NHL.com’s Dan Rosen says Former Preds teammate Mike McKenna calls Pekka Rinne a ‘class act’ Pittsburgh Penguins’ analyst jokingly thanks Pekka Rinne for Nashville Predators Stanley Cup appearance The Hockey News’ Matt Larkin won’t give up on his cheese business pitch Fans share their favorite Pekka Rinne memories, tributes

Daniella Medina is a digital producer for the USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter @danimedinanews. 

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