NHL legend Zdeno Chara has retired from ice hockey after an iconic career predominantly spent playing with the Boston Bruins.
Chara joined the Bruins in 2006 after stints with the New York Islanders and the Ottawa Senators. He led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup championship in 2011, and is one of four European-born and raised captains to lead his team to glory in the leading professional hockey league.
The 45-year-old retires as a six-time NHL All-Star and a three-time member of the NHL First All-Star Team. Standing 6 ft 9 in tall, Chrara is the tallest player to ever play in the NHL, leading to his nickname 'Big Zee'.
