What happened Bryan Bickell?

In November, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After beginning monthly treatments, Bickell opted to try and return to hockey and was put on a conditioning stint with the Charlotte Checkers in February. He worked hard and registered a goal and three assists in 10 games with the AHL club.

How many Stanley Cups did Bryan Bickell win?

Two
Cup winner Bryan Bickell too busy to lament about MS ending his career. Two-time Stanley Cup winner Bryan Bickell, 32, says he “can still hear the ting” of his last NHL shot that struck the post and fell into the net for a shootout goal in April 2017.

What disease does Bryan Bickell have?

Editor’s Note: Bryan Bickell, a second-round National Hockey League draft for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2004, played his last NHL game as a forward with the Carolina Hurricanes in April 2017, some five months after being diagnosed with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Why did Bryan Bickell retire?

Bickell, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, became emotional Wednesday as he announced his retirement from the NHL after signing a one-day contract with the Blackhawks. “We have so much history here and I didn’t want it any other way,” Bickell, 31, said.

When did Bryan Bickell win the Stanley Cup?

Bryan Bickell (born March 9, 1986) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015, and played in four early playoff games during…

Why was Bryan Bickell scratched from the Blackhawks?

Bickell was scratched from the team’s lineup for two games of the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals due to health-related issues. The Blackhawks defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games, giving Bickell his third Stanley Cup.

Who was the winner of the 2015 Stanley Cup?

Chicago Blackhawks – 2015 Stanley Cup champions. The 2015 Stanley Cup was presented to Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman following the Blackhawks’ 2–0 win over the Lightning in game six.

When did Bryan Bickell play for the Carolina Hurricanes?

Bickell’s solid two-way play for that 2013 championship team (he also had a plus-11 rating that year) earned him a four-year contract. Bickell had 43 points (25 goals) over the next two seasons, helping Chicago win the Cup again in 2015, but he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes with Teuvo Teravainen prior to the 2016 NHL Draft.