American forward Kevin Hayes finished his career after five games in the KHL

American striker Kazan “Ak Bars” Kevin Hayes announced the end of his career. He said this at a press conference.

“I can’t play at the level I want to, my body can’t. I thank my career for coming to Russia. I am grateful to the club for the chance and regret that it did not turn out as everyone expected. I saw and understood that I can not help the team, — quotes the words of the hockey player “Business Online”.

34-year-old Kevin Hayes joined the Ak Bars before the start of the new season of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Forward signed a one-year contract with a salary of 80 million rubles. In five matches of the regular season, he was not marked by productive actions.

Previously, the American for 12 seasons played for the clubs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He represented the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins. In total, Kevin Hayes played 861 games in which he scored 193 goals and scored 279 assists.

Arnold Kabanov