Chad Ruhwedel was the quiet player in the corner of the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room and often in the press […] The post Former Penguins Defenseman Retires appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

Ruhwedel, who was not drafted, was held without a point in 25 Stanley Cup Playoff games, including six with the Penguins when they won the championship in 2017.

August 12 - Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday. Ruhwedel, 35, began his career with the Buffalo Sabres, signing as an undrafted free agent in April 2013, and he played there until signing with the Penguins before the 2016-17 season.