Knights’ alumnus Patrick Maroon retires from NHL

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Maroon has officially retired from the National Hockey League, concluding a 14-season professional career.

Originally selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round (161st overall) of the 2007 NHL Draft, the 36-year-old recorded 323 points (126 goals, 197 assists) in 848 regular-season games with the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. He also tallied 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists) in 163 playoff appearances. Prior to this season, his teams had qualified for the playoffs in eight consecutive years.

A native of St. Louis, Maroon won the Stanley Cup three straight times from 2019 to 2021, first with his hometown Blues, then in back-to-back seasons with the Lightning.

Maroon signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Blackhawks on July 1, 2024. He announced his intention to retire in March 2025 and played his final NHL game on April 13, a 5–4 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets at United Center.

Drafted by the London Knights in the 11th round (220th overall) of the 2004 OHL Priority Selection, Maroon spent the 2007–08 season in London, posting 35 goals, 55 assists, and 90 points in 64 games to earn top OHL rookie scoring honours.

congrats to the one and only Pat Maroon on an incredible career👏 pic.twitter.com/3xOhHjBtUw

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 13, 2025