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<< Previous   of   Next >> AP  (click to enlarge) Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Olaf Kolzig makes a glove save against the Montreal Canadiens in December of last year. Kolzig is retiring after 14 seasons in the NHL.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Veteran NHL goalie Kolzig retiring after 14 seasons Associated Press TORONTO — Veteran goaltender Olaf Kolzig is retiring after 14 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old former Vezina Trophy winner — known as “Olie the Goalie” — spent most of his career with the Washington Capitals. He says he plans to spend time with his family but wants to remain involved in hockey. His 303 career wins rank 21st in the NHL. He finishes his career with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. He posted 35 shutouts in 719 games. Kolzig was a free agent. His retirement was announced Wednesday by the NHL Players’ Association.

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