Watch: Bickell given standing ovation in final home game
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The Carolina Hurricanes crowd gave Bryan Bickell one final, touching send-off Saturday.
During a stoppage in play midway through the third period against the St. Louis Blues, the crowd showered Bickell with thunderous applause before chanting his name.
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Bickell was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November and, after a lengthy absence, returned to the Hurricanes' lineup April 4. On Saturday, he announced he will retire from hockey at the conclusion of the season.
The Hurricanes will close out the regular season Sunday against the Philadelphia Flyers.