Filed under: Today In Colorado Avalanche History By David Driscoll-Carignan Sep 29, 2009, 6:00am MDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Today In Colorado Avalanche History Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email September 29, 2006 - After a routine EKG at the start of training camp revealed an abnormality in his heart, Steve Konowalchuk retired from hockey at the age of 33.