Former Washington Capitals player announces life changing news

Drafted in the second round by the Dallas Stars in 2009, Chiasson went on to play 651 career games with 7 different teams, scoring a respectable 233 points

Alex Chiasson was part of the 2018 Stanley Cup winning team with the Washington Capitals. After he parted ways with the Caps', the Quebec native took his talents to northern Alberta.

Chiasson spent three seasons with the Oilers between 2018 and 2021, and actually had a career-best 22 goal season with Edmonton. The 6'4 winger had the ability to play physical and score goals around the front of the net, but consistency was always an issue.

Alex Chiasson initially announced his retirement after going unsigned two seasons ago. However, with a change of heart, he spent the summer training in hopes of reviving his career.

The Detroit Wings extended him a professional tryout (PTO), and he made it through most of training camp before ultimately being released.

Since then, Chiasson has officially stepped away from hockey and has begun pursuing a professional career outside the sport.

The former NHL forward graduated from college, and he did so 15 years after first attending Boston University. The Terrier hockey team account posted a photo of a smiling Chiasson in his cap and gown, posing with his family.

According to RMNB, Chiasson officially announced his retirement in January of this past year, and it appears he remained busy after that. Focusing on accumulating the final college credits he needed to graduate, Chiasson continued his schooling at Boston University Metropolitan College, which offers «offers flexible graduate and undergraduate programs that help you transform your future.»

Five months later, he walked with his fellow graduates at age 34.

Congratulations!