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Well, I'm no hockey expert and I may be wrong, but I think this is what happens:
Lets pretend some hockey player, John Smith (made-up name), had the number fifteen on his jersey. He was an amazing hockey player and did some incredible things no one had done before. Then he retired and moved to the Bahamas. Since he was such a great hockey player, his number will always be "reserved" for him on his team, so no one else can use his number.
If you don't understand, try Wikipedia or just Google it.
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How are the numbers chosen for NHL referees?
They chose their own numbers. When a new referee/linesman begins reffing the nhl, he gets to choose one that's not already taken. The referees have numbers from 2 to 49. The linesmen from 50 to 98. Number 1 and 99 are retired and cannot be chosen.
What numbers are retired or tanken out by the Detroit redwings?
Retired: 1 - Terry Sawchuk 7- Ted Lindsay 9- Gordie Howe 10- Alex Delvecchio 12- Sid Abel 19- Steve Yzerman Out of circulation: 6- Larry Aurie (Retired by James Norris in 1935, Un-retired by Mike Ilitch in 1999 but kept out of circulation) 16-Vladimir Konstantinov- (Kept out of circulation since a career-ending automobile accident in 1997) 99- Wayne Gretzky (Retired by the NHL February 6, 2000)
What numbers did Bobby Orr wear in the nhl?
number 4
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Wayne Gretzky played his last game in April of 1999 in New York City.
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The NHL player who went by the nickname Iron Man is Garry Unger. He played the center position on various teams for 16 seasons from 1967 until he retired in 1983.
Where is Wayne Gretzky's jersey retired?
the number "99" is retired in the NHL. the number "99" is retired in the NHL.
Is Brett Lebda retired from the NHL?
NO
How are the numbers chosen for NHL referees?
They chose their own numbers. When a new referee/linesman begins reffing the nhl, he gets to choose one that's not already taken. The referees have numbers from 2 to 49. The linesmen from 50 to 98. Number 1 and 99 are retired and cannot be chosen.
Does joe sakic still play in the NHL?
No- He retired
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yeah, there used to be a female goalie for one of the teams. but she retired...
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There are 5 retired numbers 6,19,31,35 and 42
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45$ max not higher .
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i dont no
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Mario Lemieux
