‘He’s A Very Special Person’: Matt Dumba Announces NHL Retirement, Finds His Way Back Home To Minnesota

Former Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons in the NHL. The 32-year-old concluded his career after playing 748 regular-season games with the Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Following his retirement, Dumba has returned to live in Minnesota, where he spent the first decade of his career.

Dumba played 598 regular-season games with Minnesota, contributing 236 points and aiding the franchise in reaching eight Stanley Cup Playoffs. Wild captain Jared Spurgeon praised his longtime friend and former teammate, describing him as a very special person. Beyond his on-ice contributions, Dumba won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy during the 2019-20 season for his leadership and community humanitarian work.