Longtime NHL winger Jakub Voráček, aged 34, officially retired after sustaining a career-ending concussion. Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2007, he had successful stints with them and the Philadelphia Flyers, totaling 223 goals and 806 points in 1,058 career games. His final season, ending due to injury, saw 6 goals and 62 points. He also had international success, winning gold and bronze with Czechia at World Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Voráček had 223 career goals and 806 points in 1,058 games.
  • In the 2021-22 season, he scored 6 goals and earned 62 points.
State of Play
  • Voráček retired following a career-ending concussion from a high stick incident in 2022.
  • After his injury, the Arizona Coyotes put him on long-term injured reserve to reach the salary floor.
  • He joined Jaromir Jagr’s Rytíři Kladno franchise as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season.
Bottom Line

Jakub Voráček, with a successful NHL career and international accolades, retired at 34 after a concussion ended his final season, leaving a legacy of consistent scoring and contributions to Czech hockey.