Jack Campbell, a 34‑year‑old forward who spent 14 seasons in the National Hockey League, has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey.
The native of Port Huron, Michigan, concluded his final campaign in the 2024‑25 season, appearing for both the Detroit Red Wings and their AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins.
A career in review
Selected 11th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 draft, Campbell quickly rose through the organization, capturing a Calder Cup with the Texas Stars in 2014 before making his NHL debut at age 21.
He later contributed to the Los Angeles Kings, helped the Toronto Maple Leafs reach the All‑Star Game in 2021‑22, and signed a five‑year deal with the Edmonton Oilers, where a buyout followed a disappointing two‑year stretch.
After being claimed by the Oilers and reassigned to the Bakersfield Condors, Campbell decided to step away from the ice, citing a desire to focus on personal growth and community work.
Life after hockey
Off the rink, he will begin a new chapter as a life coach with Novus Global, a firm that specializes in mentorship and career transition services. Campbell says the discipline, teamwork and relentless work ethic honed on the rink will shape his coaching approach as he guides young athletes through the challenges he once faced.
Fans and teammates alike have praised his resilience and professionalism, noting that his contributions helped shape several competitive rosters over the past decade.