Rich Clune

15 seasons, eight professional teams, 624 AHL games, 143 in the NHL — the 35-year-old is entering retirement with a legacy that's going to be remembered forever ...

Anytime you have a leader where they don’t have to try to lead, they don’t have to act any different than who they are and they’re just a natural leader who guys look up to, I think that’s the best way to get a locker room together, and I think Dicky’s a great example of that.” During many of the Marlies’ warmups throughout the season, I’d bring my camera to ice level and take photos of the players. He plays uncomfortable and he plays like his job is on the line every single night. I remember playing against him in the minors, in the NHL, and you knew what you were getting out of him every single shift. They’re going to have to get the National Guard to get me out, because I ain’t going nowhere.” For every season spent in the AHL with the Marlies, he was a part of the leadership group. “They’re going to have to get a wrecking ball to get me outta here. Again, though, that didn’t stop Clune from his goal of one day becoming a Calder Cup Champion. In 2016-17, Toronto was able to clinch second in the North Division, but only made it to the second round, where they were defeated by the Syracuse Crunch. After a 3-2 series-win against Utica, Toronto pushed hard, sweeping both Syracuse and Lehigh Valley to advance to the Calder Cup Final against the Texas Stars. And in their final matchup, Toronto came out on the better side of history. I go to the beach. “I also do all the things that I ignored for so long.

Toronto Marlies captain Rich Clune is retiring from hockey and will immediately join the Toronto Maple Leafs development staff, the club announced on ...

There were his candid and sometimes hilarious interviews, but more importantly, the forward was a Marlies’ favourite who consistently made time for fans regardless of the situation. Clune then finished the comeback, picking up an errant pass in the defensive zone and showing a great turn of speed before delivering a deft finish to tie the game at 3-3. There have been some memorable moments for Clune in Toronto — no more so than his speech the day after the Toronto Marlies won their first-ever championship. The veteran rule, a focus on developing prospects, and the opportunity to earn good money in Europe all adds up to players moving around more often. Having gone public about his substance abuse and mental health issues, it felt like a second opportunity for a player who suited up in 120 NHL games split between the Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators. By October 29, 2015, Clune had signed to a two-year NHL contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was a deed repeated by Clune on numerous occasions during his time in Toronto.

After 16 seasons of professional hockey, Toronto Marlies captain Rich Clune has announced his retirement, the club announced on Thursday.

He was named team captain in 2020. We’re thrilled to have him join the player development staff and to continue delivering his invaluable support and guidance within our organization.” “Rich is in a class of his own when reflecting on the impact he has made on the Toronto Marlies,” said Ryan Hardy, Maple Leafs assistant general manager, minor league operations.

After 15 years of playing professional hockey, Marlies captain Rich Clune has announced his retirement and that he will be joining the Maple Leafs player ...

Whether it’s dropping the gloves or winning the Calder Cup with the Marlies back in 2018, there’ll be plenty of great memories to look back on. His answer tells the entire story. There was always the possibility of a return — it could’ve been his last dance. It was an incredibly special moment for him, but a significant event for the organization as well. We’re thrilled to have him join the player development staff and to continue delivering his invaluable support and guidance within our organization.” He’s had an incredible career — playing a total of 143 games at the NHL level and finishing with 22 points and 332 penalty minutes.

Clune spent parts of five seasons in the NHL but most of his career was spent in the AHL, including seven seasons with the Marlies, where he won the Calder ...

We’re thrilled to have him join the player development staff and to continue delivering his invaluable support and guidance within our organization.” His personal story was the subject of documentary film called, “ Hi, My Name is Dicky.” He went on to play 139 NHL games in parts of five seasons with Nashville, Los Angeles and the Maple Leafs.

A hockey career that involved a battle with alcohol and substance abuse, Rich Clune has no regrets about his path and credits that experience with shaping ...

"I'm not completely different from the man I was seven years ago but I'm always changing and I'm always trying to learn new things, look at things with an open mind and obviously try to understand, sort of, the concept of humility," Clune said. During the 2015-16 season, he was a helpful veteran presence for prospect forwards like William Nylander and Zach Hyman, who graduated to the Maple Leafs later that season. In 2013, Clune, a member of the Nashville Predators at the time, opened up to ESPN about his personal battle with substance abuse. Whenever Clune is asked about his path in hockey, he's insistent that he has no regrets. "I think it could go without saying that it's never easy to end professionally playing your sport, but I'm in a good place and I'll continue to grow and learn and evolve. He remains loyal to the club that allowed him to come home shortly after telling his story in his own words.

The 35-year-old Clune's career concluded with 139 NHL games played and 593 AHL games played. He was most recently Marles captain.

I’m fortunate that I was surrounded by people that helped me and allowed me to stay in the game and at the level I did.” He became fascinated with how different players approached the game and wanted to offer his own experience to any curious young players. When the AHL introduced a rule ahead of the 2016-17 season that would see players suspended with their 10th fight of the season, a rule aimed to decrease fighting, Clune’s penalty totals were impacted. Clune was able to share the experience he built through a sneaky-long career. While it can be difficult for older players to make changes to their game, that was a trap Clune never wanted to fall into. “I was evaluating my emotional state of being and trying to see that if the possibility of not playing professional hockey was going to come up, how would I react? Clune said being part of the Marlies 2018 Calder Cup was a career highlight. “I’ve met so many people along the way from in every area.” In the final game of his career on April 30, he went out with a bang, fighting against Belleville Senators forward Scott Sabourin. The 35-year-old well-respected Marlies captain and long-time pugilist went to Fortis Fitness in Toronto with his fiancée, Isabel, to work out, just as he has done multiple times a week this summer. Clune will begin working as a member of the Maple Leafs development staff on Aug. 15. Over the last few months, Clune has been weighing the decision to retire.

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Clune a été repêché en troisième ronde par les Stars de Dallas en 2005. Clune, âgé de 35 ans, a connu une longue carrière de 16 saisons dans le hockey professionnel. Le natif de Toronto n’a dépassé la barre des 50 parties qu’à une reprise dans sa carrière dans la LNH, avec les «Preds» en 2013-2014.

Toronto Marlies captain Rich Clune announced his retirement from professional hockey on Thursday. In the next step of his career, the 35-year-old will be ...

He won the Calder Cup with the team in 2018. In the next step of his career, the 35-year-old will be joining the Toronto Maple Leafs player development staff. Toronto Marlies captain Rich Clune announced his retirement from professional hockey on Thursday. In the next step of his career, the 35-year-old will be joining the Toronto Maple Leafs player development staff.