Ryan Spooner retires after scoring 41 goals with Bruins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Ryan Spooner has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 31, concluding a career that included 253 games and 41 goals with the Boston Bruins. Spooner's last season was spent with HK Dukla Trencin. Despite the ups and downs of his career, his role as a quiet leader in the Bruins locker room has been highlighted by teammates. His legacy includes 142 points and a reputation for diligence and teamwork. The Bruins are reportedly in need of players embodying Spooner's work ethic as they navigate the current season, which has begun with a strong performance as Fraser Minten notched his first goal.
- •Spooner scored 41 goals and 101 assists during his Bruins tenure.
- •He played his final season in Slovakia before retiring.
- •Spooner was recognized for his quiet leadership in the locker room.
- •The Bruins currently hold an 11-game home win streak this season.
- •Fraser Minten scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season against the Rangers.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Spooner Hangs Up Skates After 41-Goal Bruins Run
"Ryan Spooner retires from hockey. The former Bruin scored 41 goals in Boston. See the stats and why his quiet leadership mattered most.
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