Brad Hunt, a 37‑year‑old defenseman who spent the last two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, announced his retirement from professional hockey on Monday.
Hunt’s 15‑year pro career saw him appear in 286 NHL regular‑season games for seven different franchises, accumulating 26 goals and 86 points.
The native of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, began his AHL tenure with the Colorado Eagles, where he posted 49 points in 70 games during the 2023‑24 campaign, adding 21 points in 24 games the previous year.
His most memorable NHL moment came in Game 7 of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Seattle Kraken, when he logged a single 41‑second shift before the Avalanche fell 3‑2.
Though his playoff impact was brief, Hunt said the experience reinforced his gratitude for the game and hinted at plans to stay involved in hockey off the ice.
Fans and teammates alike praised the veteran’s durability and professionalism, noting that his journey from the AHL to the NHL embodied the perseverance that defines the sport.