Christian Fischer has decided to conclude his career in the National Hockey League.
The 28-year-old forward announced his retirement on Friday during an interview with The Athletic.
Fischer explained that his decision was driven by a desire to transition into a new phase of his life. He expressed immense gratitude for the career he had, stating there wasn`t a single major reason behind his choice to retire.
Originally from Chicago, Fischer also shared with The Athletic that his future plans involve a “business opportunity in the golf world,” although he did not elaborate further on this venture.
Fischer entered the NHL after being selected by the Arizona Coyotes as the 32nd overall pick in the second round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
He made his debut in the league the following season at the age of 19 and went on to spend parts of seven seasons with the Coyotes organization.
Following his tenure in Arizona, Fischer played parts of two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings. He was later placed on waivers in March and claimed by the Columbus Blue Jackets, appearing in one game for them.
Over his NHL career, Fischer played a total of 523 regular season games. During this time, he accumulated 62 goals and 75 assists, establishing a reputation as a reliable forward in a bottom-six role.
His only postseason appearance came with the Coyotes in 2020, where he registered one assist across nine playoff games.
Reflecting on his time in the league, Fischer told The Athletic, “If you told me that when I was 10 years old, `You`re going to play 500 games in the NHL,` I would be the happiest kid you`ve ever seen.”
Tristan Blackwood