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Glaken · 09-29-06, 02:27 PM

Konowalchuk retires; tests find risk of irregular heart rhythms

DENVER (AP) -Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Konowalchuk retired Friday after tests showed he has Long QT Syndrome, a genetic disease that can lead to irregular heart rhythms.
``After a complete evaluation from a number of different physicians and experts associated with this condition, we decided that this was the best and only alternative for me,'' Konowalchuk said.
Konowalchuk, 33, had 171 goals and 225 assists in 790 games over 13 seasons. He had 52 playoff appearances, with nine goals and 12 assists.
He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1991 and acquired by the Avalanche in 2003.

Salo · 09-30-06, 01:51 PM

They also lost Brad May too, who is out 4-6 months because of shoulder surgery. Although he's lost a few steps the last couple of years, he brought grit and toughness to the team.
Not to mention this squad lost Rob Blake and Alex Tanquay in the offseason. I don't think they'll be very good this season. It's going to be a long season for Joe Sakic.

09-29-06, 02:27 PM	#1
Glaken EOG Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 17,064	Konowalchuk retires; tests find risk of irregular heart rhythms Konowalchuk retires; tests find risk of irregular heart rhythms DENVER (AP) -Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Konowalchuk retired Friday after tests showed he has Long QT Syndrome, a genetic disease that can lead to irregular heart rhythms. ``After a complete evaluation from a number of different physicians and experts associated with this condition, we decided that this was the best and only alternative for me,'' Konowalchuk said. Konowalchuk, 33, had 171 goals and 225 assists in 790 games over 13 seasons. He had 52 playoff appearances, with nine goals and 12 assists. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 1991 and acquired by the Avalanche in 2003.

09-30-06, 01:51 PM	#2
Salo EOG Dedicated Join Date: Aug 24, 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,236	Re: Konowalchuk retires; tests find risk of irregular heart rhythms They also lost Brad May too, who is out 4-6 months because of shoulder surgery. Although he's lost a few steps the last couple of years, he brought grit and toughness to the team. Not to mention this squad lost Rob Blake and Alex Tanquay in the offseason. I don't think they'll be very good this season. It's going to be a long season for Joe Sakic.

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