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Edtior's note: Story updated at 2:17 p.m. Red Wings forward Dallas Drake officially announced his retirement today. Drake, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, said fans won't have to worry about him having a change of heart like quarterback Brett Favre. I'm a little disappointed in Brett right now, Drake said. If he comes back I want him to come back and play for Green Bay. But no, you don't ... [link]

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Dallas Drake Announces Retirement
Published 7/15/2008 by Alanah at KK Hockey
From the Free Press: Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire after raising the Stanley Cup last month for the first time in his 16-year career. Drake announced his retirement today. Last month’s victory over Pittsburgh was Drake’s first championship in 15 seasons in the NHL.

Drake announces retirement
Published 7/15/2008 by TonyH at Skate 2 Stick
Wings’ Dallas Drake retires, won’t pull a ‘Favre’ BY GEORGE SIPPLE • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Red Wings forward Dallas Drake officially announced his retirement today. Drake, a fan of the Green Bay Packers, said fans won’t have to worry about him having a change of heart like quarterback Brett Farve. “I’m a little disappointed in Brett right now,” Drake said. “If he comes back I want him to come back and play for Green Bay. But no, you don’t have to worry about me doing that.” Drake, 39, announced his retirement during a conference call from his home in Rossland, British Columbia. ...

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Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire
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Red Wings forward Dallas Drake will retire
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With Cup in hand after 16 seasons, Drake retires
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