Jack Campbell Steps Away From Professional Hockey
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The former Maple Leafs goaltender announced he is stepping away from professional hockey via social media, citing a desire to pursue a career as a life coach.
Jack Campbell has announced he is stepping away from professional hockey, according to a social media post published Sunday. The 34-year-old goaltender, who most recently played for the Detroit Red Wings, shared a video on Instagram stating that while he spent his life chasing the dream of playing in the NHL, he is now "walking away" from the sport.
Campbell reflected on an eight-season NHL career that included an All-Star selection. While he acknowledged that his professional life appeared successful on paper, he noted that many were unaware of the "personal battle" he faced throughout his tenure, as reported by Sportsnet.
According to Sportsnet, Campbell intends to pivot his professional focus toward helping others, stating that he found more fulfillment in that work than in "stopping pucks." He plans to pursue a career as a life coach.
Campbell's playing career concluded after he failed to appear in any games last season. His final NHL appearances occurred during the 2023-24 season. Sportsnet reports that Campbell entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in October 2024, though he did play 14 games in the AHL for the Grand Rapids Griffins during that season.
Over the course of 176 NHL games, Campbell played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, and Los Angeles Kings. He finished his career with a 2.76 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, per Sportsnet.