Kacey Bellamy, the consummate, accountable, integral defender for the U.S. women’s hockey program since 2006, is retiring.
Two months after making her 14th consecutive national team at age 34. And nine months before what could have been her fourth Olympic Games.
“As tough as a decision that this is, I know in my heart it is right,” she said. “So I’ve decided to step away from the game and start the next chapter of my life.”
Goalies rotated from game to game since Bellamy made her first national squad in 2006. Star forwards took turns in the highlights and atop the stat sheet.