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BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT - News is coming fast and furious in the hockey world. The second round of the NHL playoffs is close to being completed with the conference finals on deck. Player movement has picked up as teams worldwide begin to shape and formulate their rosters for next season. RYAN BOURQUE RETIRES Former Wolf Pack captain Ryan Bourque announced his retirement on Tuesday after nine professional seasons, five of which were in Hartford. Two of those season were as part of the ill-fated Connecticut Whale with the other three as the Wolf Pack. Bourque was drafted by the New York Rangers in third round (80th overall) from the Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) in 2009. The son of Hall-of-Famer, Ray Bourque, played in 585 AHL games registering 202 points. He played in one NHL game with the Rangers. He wore the "C" for the Wolf Pack in his last season in Hartford. Bourque also played for the US National program where he captured a Gold medal at the 2010 WJC and the following season he collected a Bronze. He captured a Silver Medal with the US U-17 team and a Gold with the U-18 team before his being drafted in the seventh round of the QMJHL Draft (117th overall). The affable, hard working Bourque was sanguine and comfortable in his choice and decision. “Time flies. It's been an incredible run. Read the full article