Mirian Hossa announced that he would miss the 2017-18 season due to a progressive skin disorder, which was triggered by a severe allergic reaction to his hockey equipment.
The skin condition was attributed to his gear (i.e., contact with pads, gloves, etc).
While he didn’t state a formal retirement at the time, his condition prevented him from returning to play.
So this is a strong example of equipment-related medical issues affecting a pro hockey career, though the official end of his career had other contributing factors.
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