Justin Williams is known by most hockey fans as "Mr. Game 7" and Thursday, one of the most clutch players in NHL history officially called it a career.
The 3-time Stanley Cup champion is calling it a career! ππ pic.twitter.com/L7aDCSCrkD
β TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 8, 2020
Williams played 19 seasons in the NHL and won 3 Stanley Cups. The reason he's known as "Mr. Game 7" is 7 goals and 8 assists in 9 career Game 7s. Williams shared a statement and in it thanked a number of people that helped him achieve his dreams.
Congrats on an amazing career, @JustinWilliams https://t.co/vAK6aY7lKx
β Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 8, 2020
What a player....and even better person, pleased to had a chance to play with you. @JustinWilliams https://t.co/nIxe94QAI5
β Martin NeΔas (@necas88) October 8, 2020
Following the news of his retirement, the hockey world took to Twitter to share kind messages and memories about Williams.
What can I say? My game 7, 3 time Stanley cup champion, locker room legend. Was truly a pleasure. Enjoy retirement brother, you and the family deserve it. Congrats on an incredible career @JustinWilliams
β Michael Latta (@Latta17) October 8, 2020
Thanks for everything, Justin Williams. pic.twitter.com/EZMfh9L2bd
β Locked On Kings (@LockedOnLAKings) October 8, 2020
What a career for @JustinWilliams! pic.twitter.com/iD6a4CEKw8
β NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) October 8, 2020
Justin Williams retires. What a career it was! His impact on the game was awesome and he was excellent in every team he went to. Even in his last seasons he was pretty good.
β Andy & Rono π (@HockeyStatsCZ) October 8, 2020
Congrats to Mr. Game 7 himself on a great career! pic.twitter.com/AlBUG3nUMX
How it started. How it ended.
β Did The Canes Win? (@DidCanes) October 8, 2020
Thanks for bringing a team to eternal glory, and then back from the dead.
Congrats on an amazing career, @JustinWilliams. #LetsGoCanes pic.twitter.com/wtfsBNnjOS
Justin Williams Career Stats Line- @JustinWilliams @NHLFlyers, @Canes, @LAKings @Capitals,
β SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) October 8, 2020
Regular Season
GP: 1264
G: 320
A: 477
P: 797
Playoffs
GP: 162
G: 41
A: 61
P: 102
3x #StanleyCup Winner '06, '12, '14
Conn Smythe Winner 2014 pic.twitter.com/Pp0BCi0UMV
Thank you for all you taught me, @justinwilliams. Congratulations on an amazing career! π pic.twitter.com/iUb6KaEESy
β Andrei Svechnikov (@ASvechnikov_37) October 8, 2020
Thank you for everything @JustinWilliams! An accomplished and respected career, enjoy your time with your family. pic.twitter.com/Ln7M5hGlBF
β Deb (@debmack__) October 8, 2020
Former Caps F Justin Williams has announced his retirement from hockey. Wishing him all the best. Such an excellent career. Happy retirement, Justin! pic.twitter.com/jnI5BiNkdw
β #istandwithholtby (@CapitalsNow) October 8, 2020
Congrats on an amazing career @JustinWilliams!!! pic.twitter.com/JMYf4mcRdP
β Landon (@LandonFrazee13) October 8, 2020
Thank you @JustinWilliams we will never forget #MrGame7 #LAKings https://t.co/VND3x3o6KL pic.twitter.com/maeRVUFUHQ
β Reuben Hernandez (@reuben81691) October 8, 2020
Brb, crying π We love you, @JustinWilliams! Congrats on an incredible career. Lucky to have had you in the @Canes fam β€οΈ https://t.co/Db4ndqhnmL
β Shannon Tart (@shandarcey) October 8, 2020
Goodbye @JustinWilliams ππ©π€π€π€ NHL fans will miss you. π
β Mikey Mike (@MikeyBoyCanada) October 8, 2020
Teammate, mentor, champion!!! And most importantly FRIEND!!! The game of hockey will miss ya!! Happy retirement β¦@JustinWilliamsβ© #roadtopgastartsnow pic.twitter.com/jLFv2hFsqT
β Anze Kopitar (@AnzeKopitar) October 8, 2020
Wishing nothing but the best to Justin Williams as he enters his next phase. Terrific player. A winner. A champion. And one of the best to work with from a media perspective. Honest, interesting and willing to share so we all could learn more about the game we love.
β Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) October 8, 2020
Thank you @JustinWilliams for leading 2 generations of @Canes to success and pestering everyone else along the way. pic.twitter.com/hIoUH1ZBEI
β Corby Slaughter (@CorbySlaughter9) October 8, 2020
I canβt say enough about @JustinWilliams & how much weβll miss his presence in the @nhl! Youβve been an amazing role model to so many people over your entire career & so incredibly kind to your fans! We wish you all the best in your retirement!! πβ€οΈ #JustinWilliams #LAKings #NHL pic.twitter.com/h5uXxnfBYX
β Avery's Mom :) #GKG (@pris232) October 8, 2020
wow. no words. @JustinWilliams, thank you so much for everything. iβve only been a hockey fan for a little over a year and a half but youβve been such a big part of my time here. weβre gonna miss you. have an amazing retirementβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/lMxxCeHBDf
β erin | black lives matter (@nhIerin) October 8, 2020
(H/T: Carolina Hurricanes)
