List of National Hockey League retired numbers (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "List of National Hockey League retired numbers" in English language version.

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53nhl.com

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8web.archive.org

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2nbcsports.com

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calgaryherald.com

Cruickshank, Scott (2014-02-07). "Nieuwendyk will be Forever a Flame". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2014-02-07.

canadiens.com

ourhistory.canadiens.com

Montreal Canadiens (2008). "Montreal Canadiens retired numbers". Canadiens.com. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

cbc.ca

CBC Sports (2001-10-04). "Bourque's No. 77 retired". CBC.ca. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
CBC Sports (2001-08-14). "Avs retiring Bourque's No. 77". CBC.ca. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
"Jarome Iginla's No. 12 jersey to be retired in 'humbling' tribute by Calgary Flames". CBC News. January 17, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
Tony Care and Rob Sinclair (2006). "Honouring No. 11". CBC.ca. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
CBC Sports (2006-02-04). "Devils honour Scott Stevens". CBC.ca. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

cnn.com

sportsillustrated.cnn.com

"Perfect setting: Gretzky's number retired before All-Star Game". CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. February 6, 2000. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.

denverpost.com

Dater, Adrian. "Adam Foote to see his No 52 retired by Avalanche". Denver Post.
Dater, Adrian. "Avalanche opens vs. Red Wings with tribute to Peter Forsberg Read more: Avalanche opens vs. Red Wings with tribute to Peter Forsberg". Denver Post. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
Chambers, Mike (January 6, 2018). "Colorado Avalanche raised Milan Hejduk's No. 23 to the rafters". The Denver Post. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

detroithockey.net

"Red Wings Retired Numbers". DetroitHockey.Net. Retrieved October 12, 2018.

espn.com

"Buffalo Sabres to retire goalie Ryan Miller's No. 30 next season". ESPN.com. June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
Leighton Accardo never played for the franchise, but was a member of the Arizona Kachinas youth hockey program, a fan of the Coyotes, and signed a one-day contract with the team in 2019 before she died at nine years old from cancer on November 24, 2020. Her youth hockey number of 49 was placed into the Ring of Honor and the Coyotes wore an "LA49" decal on their helmets throughout the 2020–21 season. "Arizona Coyotes to induct 9-year-old girl who died of cancer into team's ring of honor". ESPN. April 16, 2021.

go.com

sports.espn.go.com

"Edmonton retires defenseman Coffey's No. 7". ESPN. Associated Press. 2005. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
"Devils to retire Daneyko's No. 3". ESPN. Associated Press. 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
"Hurricanes honor Ron Francis, retire his No. 10". ESPN. Associated Press. 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
"Blues to retire Hull's No. 16 jersey in December". ESPN. Associated Press. 2006. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
ESPN (2003). "Avalanche retire Roy's No. 33". ESPN. Retrieved 2008-03-11.

hhof.com

"2020 Induction Celebration". Hockey Hall of Fame. June 24, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.

kuklaskorner.com

"Kukla's Korner Hockey – Kukla's Korner". KuklasKorner.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.

lasvegassun.com

"Golden Knights Retire Jersey No. 58". 31 March 2018.

latimes.com

Coppinger, Mike (July 9, 2018). "Ducks will retire Paul Kariya's, Scott Niedermayer's jersey numbers". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

legendsofhockey.net

Legends of Hockey (2007). "Frank Finnigan Page". LEgends of Hockey. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Shea, Kevin (2007). "One on One with Grant Fuhr". Legends of Hockey. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

minnesotahockeymag.com

"This Day in MN Hockey History: October 11". Minnesota Hockey Magazine. October 11, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2015.

nbcsports.com

prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com

Yerdon, Joe (2010-07-15). "Hurricanes to retire Rod Brind'Amour's number in February". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2010-10-26.

nhl.nbcsports.com

"Willie O'Ree number retirement ceremony rescheduled for 2022". nhl.nbcsports.com. February 11, 2021.

nbcsportschicago.com

Roumeliotis, Charlie (September 7, 2023). "Blackhawks to retire former captain Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved September 7, 2023.

news.google.com

"Flyers pay tribute to Barry Ashbee". The Calgary Herald. Associated Press. October 13, 1977. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
"Saleski Scores 2 Goals As Flyers Top Hawks". The Milwaukee Sentinel. October 14, 1977. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2013.

newsobserver.com

Tusa, Susan. "Hurricanes always honored Howe, quietly and unofficially — DeCock". newsobserver. Retrieved 9 April 2019.

nhl.com

"Oilers retire Anderson's No. 9". NHL.com. Associated Press. 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
NHL (2016). "Maple Leafs retire 11 jersey numbers at ceremony". NHL.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
Morreale, Mike G. (2015-10-06). "Devils to retire Brodeur's number before Feb. 9 game". NHL.com. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
"Brown to have No. 23 retired by Kings on Feb. 11". NHL.com. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"Coyotes to Retire Doan's No. 19 Jersey on Feb. 24". Arizona Coyotes. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
"Islanders to Retire Numbers of Tonelli and Goring". New York Islanders. December 18, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
"Sabres to retire Hasek's number before Jan. 13 game". NHL.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
"NEWS: Blackhawks to Retire Marian Hossa's No. 81". 8 April 2022.
"Penguins to Retire Jaromir Jagr's No. 68 During Pre-Game Ceremony on February 18". Pittsburgh Penguins. November 10, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
"Red Kelly Number Retirement". Detroit Red Wings. October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
"FLAMES TO RETIRE MIIKKA KIPRUSOFF'S NUMBER 34". Calgary Flames. July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
"Koivu to become first Wild player to have number retired". November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
"Vincent Lecavalier Becomes Second Bolt In Team History To Have Number Retired". nhl.com. Tampa Bay Lightning. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
"Red Wings to retire Lidstrom's No. 5". NHL.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
"Flyers to Retire No. 88 Jersey of Eric Lindros". Philadelphia Flyers. August 28, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
"Lowe to have No. 4 retired by Oilers before game against Rangers". NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
"Lundqvist to have No. 30 retired by Rangers this season". NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
"Luongo to have number retired by Panthers". Florida Panthers. August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
"Sharks to Retire Patrick Marleau's Jersey Number". NHL.com. July 28, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"Flames set to retire Mike Vernon's No. 30". Calgary Flames. February 4, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
"Middleton 'Honored' To Take His Place Alongside Bruins Legends". Boston Bruins. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
"Nash to have No. 61 retired by Blue Jackets on March 5". National Hockey League. November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
"Neil to have No. 25 retired by Senators on Feb. 17". NHL.com. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
"Ottawa Senators to retire Chris Phillips' number 4". Ottawa Senators. October 5, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
Pinkert, Chris (February 3, 2017). "Blues retire Plager's No. 5 to the rafters". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
"Pronger to have No. 44 retired by Blues in ceremony". NHL.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
"Jean Ratelle's Number 19 to Be Retired on February 25, 2018". New York Rangers. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
"Preds to Retire Rinne's No. 35 on Feb. 24, 2022 at Bridgestone Arena". NHL.com. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
"Kraken retire No. 32 before home opener to honor fans". NHL.com. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
"Sedins to have numbers retired by Canucks in February". NHL.com. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
"San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton will have his #19 retired at SAP Center in the 2024-25 season". San Jose Sharks. January 17, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
"Hurricanes honor Wesley, retire No. 2". NHL.com. Associated Press. 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
"Stars to retire Sergei Zubov's No. 56 on Jan. 28, 2022 vs. Capitals". NHL.com. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
"Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
Vickers, Aaron (2012-02-28). "'Forever a Flame', MacInnis savours special moment". National Hockey League. Retrieved 2012-03-01.

flyers.nhl.com

"This Date in Flyers History: October 11". Philadelphia Flyers. October 11, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
Meltzer, Bill (November 27, 2007). "Great Moments: Bobby Clarke Night". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
"Flyers to retire Howe's No. 2". Philadelphia Flyers. March 5, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2014.

coyotes.nhl.com

Vest, Dave (March 4, 2014). "Coyotes Add Erat on Night Before Trade Deadline". Arizona Coyotes. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
"'Yotes Notes: Gagner Embraces Pressure of Providing Offense". Arizona Coyotes. September 19, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
"BOBBY HULL UN-RETIRES NO. 9 FOR SON BRETT HULL". Phoenix Coyotes. October 8, 2005. Retrieved July 2, 2015.

kings.nhl.com

"Kings To Retire Rob Blake's No. 4 Jersey In A Special Staples Center Ceremony In January". Kings.NHL.com. Los Angeles Kings. 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
"Kings Retired Numbers". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved January 13, 2015.

stars.nhl.com

Dallas Stars (2008). "Dallas Stars retired numbers". DallasStars.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-04. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Stepneski, Mark (2013-06-06). "Nine To Be Raised To The Rafters". Dallas Stars official website. Retrieved 2013-06-06.

senators.nhl.com

"Ottawa Senators to retire Daniel Alfredsson's number 11". Ottawa Senators. August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.

sabres.nhl.com

Buffalo Sabres (2008). "Buffalo Sabres retired numbers". Sabres.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

islanders.nhl.com

New York Islanders (2008). "Key Islander Dates". NewYorkIslanders.com. Retrieved 2008-03-11.

capitals.nhl.com

Washington Capitals (2008). "Washington Capitals retired numbers". WashingtonCaps.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

canadiens.nhl.com

"Guy Lapointe will be honoured on November 8". canadiens.com. Montreal Canadiens. 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2014-10-12.

avalanche.nhl.com

"Avalanche Retires Sakic's #19". Colorado Avalanche. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2015.

canucks.nhl.com

Vancouver Canucks (2008). "Stan Smyl Profile on Canucks.com". Canucks.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

blues.nhl.com

St. Louis Blues. "History". blues.nhl.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09.

nj.com

Ryan, Chris (February 24, 2018). "Devils retire Patrik Elias' No. 26 'Thank you for letting me be a Devil forever'". NJ.com. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

nypost.com

Cyrgalis, Brett (5 September 2018). "Rangers to retire legend Vic Hadfield's No. 11". NYPost.com. Retrieved 9 April 2019.

nytimes.com

query.nytimes.com

Vecsey, George (1992-03-04). "Bossy Left His Numbers Behind Him". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Lapointe, Joe (1993-02-20). "This Time, His Number Will Raise to the Roof". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-03-11.

nytimes.com

Zinsler, Lynn (2009-02-02). "Graves Was Standout on and Off the Ice". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
Botta, Christopher (December 16, 2011). "Scott Niedermayer's Jersey Is Retired by Devils". The New York Times. Retrieved November 9, 2015.

philly.com

Seravalli, Frank (November 11, 2010). "Pelle Lindbergh's spirit lives on, 25 years after fatal crash". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved October 2, 2014.

post-gazette.com

Kovacevic, Dejan (2001-01-06). "Penguins Report: 01/06/01". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

old.post-gazette.com

Robinson, Alan (November 20, 1997). "Lemieux Teary as His Jersey Retired". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 3, 2013.

sun-sentinel.com

"Panthers retire No. 37 in honor of former owner H. Wayne Huizenga". Sun-Sentinel. January 19, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

usatoday.com

Allen, Kevin (2007-01-03). "Red Wings retire Yzerman's No. 19 jersey". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

web.archive.org

"Perfect setting: Gretzky's number retired before All-Star Game". CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. February 6, 2000. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
"Saleski Scores 2 Goals As Flyers Top Hawks". The Milwaukee Sentinel. October 14, 1977. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
Dallas Stars (2008). "Dallas Stars retired numbers". DallasStars.com. Archived from the original on 2007-12-04. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Shea, Kevin (2007). "One on One with Grant Fuhr". Legends of Hockey. Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Buffalo Sabres (2008). "Buffalo Sabres retired numbers". Sabres.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
Washington Capitals (2008). "Washington Capitals retired numbers". WashingtonCaps.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
"Avalanche Retires Sakic's #19". Colorado Avalanche. October 1, 2009. Archived from the original on November 29, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
Vancouver Canucks (2008). "Stan Smyl Profile on Canucks.com". Canucks.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2008-03-06.

yahoo.com

sports.yahoo.com

"Martin St. Louis gets his No. 26 retired by Tampa Bay Lightning (Video)". Yahoo! Sports: Puck Daddy. January 13, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.