Andrew Agozzino, a 35‑year‑old forward who spent the bulk of his career in the American Hockey League, confirmed on Tuesday that he will no longer pursue a professional hockey contract. His decision follows a 14‑year odyssey that began in minor leagues and culminated in brief stints with eight NHL franchises.
Across 847 AHL regular‑season contests, Agozzino accumulated a respectable 381 points, but it was his 43‑point campaign in 66 games for the Belleville Senators during the 2021‑22 season that placed him third on the club’s scoring chart. That performance earned him a recall to the NHL after a decade of minor‑league grind.
The call‑up resulted in a single NHL appearance for the Ottawa Senators during the 2021‑22 campaign, a moment that added his name to the team’s “one‑and‑done” list — a roster of players who featured in exactly one regular‑season game for the club. He joins a select group that includes Martin St. Amour, Kevin MacDonald and Patrick Sieloff.
The Senators' One‑and‑Done Club
Patrick Sieloff stands out as the sole member of that list to register a point in his lone NHL game, a goal that arrived in a 7‑2 loss to Florida in 2018. For ten of the eighteen players on the roster, their solitary Senators appearance also marked their only NHL game, underscoring the rarity of such an achievement.
Agozzino’s professional journey began with a one‑year, two‑way contract signed with the Senators five years ago, a deal worth $800,000 that allowed him to shuttle between the NHL and AHL. Though the contract provided financial security, the player repeatedly emphasized that the chance to wear an NHL jersey, even for a single night, represented a personal milestone.
Beyond statistics, the forward’s retirement reflects a broader sentiment among minor‑pro veterans: the pursuit of a fleeting NHL moment can be as rewarding as any championship. For Agozzino, the memory of stepping onto the ice in the league’s premier arena will remain a defining highlight of his career.