Coverage of Paul Kariya Retirement
There were numerous U.S. and Canadian news reports about the announcement that former UMaine hockey star Paul Kariya, who has struggled with concussions, is retiring from the NHL following a 15-year career. In a story carried by websites such as ESPN and MSNBC, Kariya said playing at UMaine and the support he received while he was a Black Bear helped him achieve his goal of playing professional hockey. A column on the ESPN website suggested Kariya could be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame when he is eligible in three years. USA Today, the New York Times and the Toronto Star were among the other news organizations to report on Kariya’s retirement.
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