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Lindros to announce retirement Thursday

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Darren Dreger
11/6/2007 8:30:54 PM
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Sources confirm Eric Lindros will officially announce his retirement from the National Hockey League on Thursday.

Lindros will make the announcement in conjunction with an event paying tribute to Dr. Peter Fowler, co-founder of the Fowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic in London, Ontario.

Dr. Fowler, referred to as "Mr. Sport Medicine" around the world has treated Lindros through most of his playing days for a variety of injuries, including his knee, groin and shoulder.

The 34 year old former first pick overall ends a playing career that spans 13 seasons and includes a Hart Trophy in 1995 and two All-Star Team selections.

Lindros, who has been very active in the rebuild of the NHLPA is expected to assume the newly created role of ombudsman, a position that requires approval from the Associations 30 player representatives.

A conference call to discuss new business is expected to take place within the next 10 days and presumably the appointment of the unions first ombudsman will be part of the agenda.

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