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After a distinguished 12‑year career with the Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliate, Max McCormick hangs up his skates, citing a desire to return to his roots and mentor the next generation.
Veteran forward Max McCormick announced his retirement on Tuesday, closing a career that included a captaincy of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, stints with the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken, and a legacy as the franchise’s all‑time leader in goals and points.
After twelve years of professional hockey, forward Max McCormick has retired, leaving behind a legacy of record‑setting performances, back‑to‑back conference titles, and lasting community contributions that the Firebirds will honor during the 2026‑2027 season.
After a 12‑year professional hockey career, Max McCormick has retired, leaving behind a legacy of record‑setting performance, back‑to‑back Western Conference titles and recognition for his community impact. The Firebirds will celebrate his contributions during the 2026‑27 season.
Captain and forward Max McCormick has hung up his skates after a 12‑year professional career, leaving behind franchise records and a legacy of community service that the Firebirds will celebrate next season.
Max McCormick, captain of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, has retired after a 12‑year professional career marked by championship success, community leadership and a lasting legacy in the AHL.
After a 202‑game tenure that made him the Firebirds’ all‑time leading scorer, Max McCormick steps away from the ice, citing hip surgery and a desire to focus on family and community work.
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