BREAKING Zdeno Chara Retires From Hockey Signs With Celtics.
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April 1, 2018 (12:01)
A shocking turn of events in Boston on Sunday morning.�
While currently sidelined with an upper body injury and having just signed a 1 year contract extension, the Boston Bruins captain has decided to retire from hockey.�
Adding to the drama, the 6'9" defenseman has signed a 1 year contract with the Boston Celtics and is expected to play on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.�
Chara mentioned that hockey has kept in him prime shape and will have no problem adjusting to basketball.�
The Celtics feel that his playoff experience during the extremely tense NHL playoffs will bring great experience to a young Celtics team getting ready for a playoff run of their own. The team also mentioned that he'll likely come off the bench and split time between both center and power forward.�
The Bruins have yet to release a statement and forward Brad Marchand would only say that he's absolutely shocked by Chara's decision.�
A press conference is expected to be held on Monday.�
The news was originally reported by Fox Sports' April Foolington.�
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