Sugden Retires
Lindsay Kramer from The Post-Standard had two blog posts today about Brandon Sugden retiring from the Crunch (and the follow-up).
Sugden had been growing increasingly disappointed with his role on the team and with hockey’s de-emphasizing of fighting in general. When I spoke to him I sensed more sadness than bitterness, and he said he came to the conclusion that if he’s not going to be allowed to play his role anymore then it is time to move on with his life.
It’s a damn shame. Sugar‘s a good guy and really the kind of character we need more of in hockey at any level.
Sugden’s been the focus on the home page for some time now as I had to delay other Originals in order to get the revamped site done. I received a lot of emails about that interview. Almost every single one translated into “we need more of him!”.
Kramer wrote in his follow-up that semipro in Quebec is an option for Sugar still, which is great, as the hardcore fans on this site will still be able to follow his career, whether it’s in the LNAH (now “fully pro”) or another league.
Best of luck to ya man, no matter what you choose do next.
Update Dec 13: Sugden has signed with the Summum Chiefs of the LNAH.
