Alex Pietrangelo Drops Unexpected Bombshell Regarding Retirement
The new two-times Stanley Cup champion, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, had a rough couple of months early in the season.
His daughter was involved in a serious medical emergency that almost forced Pietrangelo to make a drastic decision.
Pietrangelo Almost Retired
His daughter suffered a brain lesion and he missed several games to take care of her.
"#Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo says he was ready to "give up his career" for his daughter six months ago when she suffered a brain lesion and was unable to eat, talk or walk.
Yesterday, his daughter was at the celebration, celebrating with dad."
Pietrangelo Celebrates Stanley Cup Win With his Daughter
After a few rough months, Evelyn Pietrangelo is healthy.
She even joined him on the ice the other day, when Vegas won the Stanley Cup.
"This is the most surreal moment of my life. To have her here in my arms, celebrating Daddy's Stanley Cup win, just to celebrate anything "
As seen on House of Hockey - Pietrangelo Comes Out With Major Statement Regarding Retirement
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Do you think Vegas could've won the Cup without Pietrangelo? |
Yes | 253 | 50.3 % |
No | 250 | 49.7 % |
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