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'Olie the Goalie' Kolzig retiring after 14 seasons

TORONTO -- Veteran goaltender Olaf Kolzig is retiring after 14 seasons in the NHL.

The 39-year-old former Vezina Trophy winner -- known as "Olie the Goalie" -- spent most of his career with the Washington Capitals.

He says he plans to spend time with his family but wants to remain involved in hockey.

His 303 career wins rank 21st in the NHL. He finishes his career with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. He posted 35 shutouts in 719 games.

Kolzig was a free agent. His retirement was announced Wednesday by the NHL Players' Association.

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September 23, 2009 1:41 pm
As a Caps fan, it was sad to see him leave D.C. last year, but he had become dead weight.  As a fan of the man in general, it was sad to see him struggle last season with another team, but none of that takes away from a very fine career in D.C.

Whether or not he becomes a hall of famer still remains to be seen (unlikely though), but I am glad to have been able to watch him play for
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September 24, 2009 2:00 am
You have to ponder just how many wins he could have had if his career was not cut short by AIDS.
 
 
 
 
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