Hockey world applauds Doan's iconic career
Shane Doan had more than a few teammates over his 21-year NHL career.
That was never more evident than on Wednesday, when the longtime Arizona Coyotes captain announced his retirement, and an outpouring of support followed on social media from teammates old and new:
No better man to learn from than this guy. The best and most humble human being I've ever met. Thank you for everything Doaner! 🐐🐐 #HOF pic.twitter.com/qhvKaEPWXB
— Anthony Duclair (@aduclair10) August 30, 2017
Nvr enough can b said about Shane.Fortunate 2 have had this yr 2 learn from the best person ive ever met.What a career Doaner.Congrats #GOAT pic.twitter.com/gSxqpUeHpL
— Jakob Chychrun (@j_chychrun7) August 30, 2017
Congrats on an incredible career Doaner. One of the best people to ever play the game. Honored to be your teammate and call you a friend. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/mb2SPy1L8u
— Max Domi (@max_domi) August 30, 2017
Sad day in the hockey world. Shane you impacted so many people in your amazing career. Congrats and enjoy retirement. pic.twitter.com/1l9fBxdiF7
— Jordan Martinook (@Martyman17) August 30, 2017
Congratulations Doaner on a unbelievable career! Honor to be able to play with you! Truly is the best guy ever! #goat
— Christian Dvorak (@10_CD) August 30, 2017
Congrats to Shane Doan on a terrific career. It was a pleasure to play with such a great competitor and a class act!
— Sean Burke (@SBurkie1) August 30, 2017
Doan also had an impact on some of the game's more outspoken players:
Congrats to my teammate and great friend Shane Doan on an amazing career. The best player in @ArizonaCoyotes history! Enjoy retirement. #19
— Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) August 30, 2017
Thank you Shane Doan for everything u've done for me, the Coyotes organization, & the game of hockey throughout ur career. Enjoy retirement. pic.twitter.com/laCzaqlSLl
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) August 30, 2017
Another of the game's most distinguished players, Teemu Selanne, also got in on the accolades. Selanne and Doan were teammates for one season with the original Winnipeg Jets in 1995-96.
The following season, Doan remained with the franchise when it uprooted for Phoenix, while Selanne was traded to the then-Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
Shane Doan, Great human being, amazing career, Thanks for everything you have done for hockey, good luck life after hockey my friend 😊 pic.twitter.com/OXC1iA3iIv
— Teemu Selanne (@TeemuSel8nne) August 30, 2017
Congratulations to Shane Doan on being an excellent ambassador for the game during his 21 yrs in the @NHL starting right here in Winnipeg. pic.twitter.com/rCG567Wmgg
— #RiseTogether (@NHLJets) August 30, 2017
Doan finishes his career having spent its entirety with the Winnipeg/Arizona franchise, and ranks first in Coyotes history in games played, goals, assists, and points.