Ryan Spooner announces retirement from professional hockey after season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Ryan Spooner, a former forward for the Edmonton Oilers, has announced his retirement from professional hockey shortly after the 2026-27 season commenced. Spooner signed with HK Dukla Trencin of the Slovak Extraliga in early September, but after competing in just five games, he decided to retire. In his brief stint at Dukla, he recorded one goal and four points. Spooner previously played for the Oilers from 2018-2019 and was traded to the Vancouver Canucks later that season. The Oilers began their new season with a 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks and will attempt to rebound in their next match against the Canucks on Thursday.
- •Spooner retires shortly after the season began.
- •He signed with HK Dukla Trencin in September 2026.
- •Spooner played five games this season, with one goal and four points.
- •The Oilers are 0-1-0 after a loss to Vancouver in their opener.
- •Edmonton seeks to bounce back against Vancouver on Thursday.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Former Edmonton Oilers Forward Surprisingly Announces Retirement
"The Edmonton Oilers kicked off the 2026-27 season with an ugly 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.This was certainly not the way that the Oilers wanted to begin their season. They will be aiming to bounce back when they face Vancouver in their next game on Thursday.Now, following the Oilers’ season-opening loss to the […] The post Former Edmonton Oilers Forward Surprisingly Announces Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
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