Anaheim Ducks Goalie Ryan Miller Gets Hug from Parents at Emotional Conclusion of Final NHL Game

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After 18 seasons in the National Hockey League, Ryan Miller is officially retired.

The goaltender’s career came to an emotional close Saturday evening after his Anaheim Ducks lost 4-3 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild.

In the moments after the game concluded, Miller shared a touching moment with his parents, who sat in the front row for his last game.

Captured on camera, a teary-eyed Miller exchanges a few words with his dad before receiving a group hug from both of them.

Miller played 796 games during his time in the NHL. He won 391 of them — the most of any American-born goalie, according to the league.

Earlier in the game, he received a standing ovation. Players from the Minnesota Wild also made sure to approach the goalie to shake his hand after the match.

Miller announced his retirement in April, with just six games remaining in the season after the Ducks were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoff contention.

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Miller won a silver medal with the United States during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He was named MVP of the tournament, winning five of six games.

Last month, he said that after a short time away to focus on family, he hopes to continue to contribute to the league in a new capacity through either management or player development.

source: people.com