Francis Perron retires from hockey at 28 years old

A former Vancouver Canucks prospect, Francis Perron, has announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 28. Perron made the announcement via Facebook, where his current team, the Rouen Dragons, thanked him for his contributions. The Rouen Dragons highlighted his impressive record during his two seasons with the club. He played 93 games, scored 100 points, and helped the team win a French championship in 2024. The team expressed gratitude for his talent and commitment, saying, “Thank you for the memories, Francis.” Perron, originally from Laval, Quebec, was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2014. He later joined the San Jose Sharks in a trade involving star player Erik Karlsson. After one season with the Sharks, he was traded to the Canucks, where he played for their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets. After his time in Vancouver, Perron continued his career in Europe, playing for various teams including Bjorkloven IK in Sweden and Sierre HC in Switzerland. He finished his career with Rouen Dragons, where he made a significant impact over the last two seasons.