On Sunday, free agent goaltender Jack Campbell announced via Instagram that he is retiring from professional hockey.
In his announcement, Campbell revealed that he will be moving into a coaching position for Novus Global, a firm that specializes in training and coaching for executives, athletes, and other professionals.
Campbell last played in the 2024-25 season for the Detroit Red Wings‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins, where he went 5-7-1 with a .893 save percentage and a 2.91 goals-against average in 14 appearances.
Campbell was the 11th overall pick by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He remains the highest drafted goaltender in Dallas’ franchise history.
Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from the @NHL.
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) July 20, 2026
A standout goaltender with the United States National Team Development Program (US NTDP), Jack was selected 11th overall by the @DallasStars in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Jack joined the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires for the… pic.twitter.com/i8BWc3Q3Xs
"I grew up my entire life chasing one dream, and that was to play in the NHL," Campbell said in a video posted to his Instagram. "I was fortunate enough to accomplish that goal, playing eight seasons in the NHL and becoming an NHL all-star. Frankly, on paper, (I was) living a pretty awesome life.
"Super grateful for my days of playing, but what a lot of people don't see is the personal battle I went through throughout my career."
"Walking away from hockey wasn't easy. It gave me more than I could have ever imagined. But over the last few years, I realized the work that brought me the most fulfillment wasn't stopping pucks — it was helping people become who they're capable of becoming," Campbell also wrote, adding that he intends to pursue a career as a life coach."
Campbell played for the Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Maple Leafs and Oilers during his eight-season NHL stint, earning a career .909 save percentage and 2.76 goals-against average across 176 games.