Red hockey jersey. © Can Stock Photo / bradcalkins

Red hockey jersey. © Can Stock Photo / bradcalkins

Senators to retire Flesherton native Chris Neil's number 25

By Kate Stockmann

November 9, 2022 - 1:28pm

Flesherton native and Ottawa Senators winger Chris Neil will have his number retired early next year.

The Senators posted a video to Twitter showing Neil recording a message to fans about the upcoming game on February 17 between Ottawa and Chicago. When he reaches the part in the script where it says his number 25 is being raised to the rafters, Neil at first laughs, then tears up as his family enter the room.

The moment Chris Neil found out his jersey will hang in the in the rafters forever ??❤️#GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/yuHHRwOLjI
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) November 9, 2022

The 43-year-old was selected 161st overall in 1998 and played his entire 17-year career in Ottawa.

Read More Local Stories

Breathalyzer, police, driving under the influence

Ridgetown driver charged in Hwy. 401 crash

5 hours ago

A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.

Fire strikes elaborate Chatham encampment equipped with solar panel and AC

6 hours ago

Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.

CK Business Excellence Award winners announced

9 hours ago

The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.

Clearville Park Beach. (Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent)

CK's beaches will see water testing start in late June

10 hours ago

Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.

A homeless person sleeping outside of a building. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn Media)

No evidence to support overnight warming centres outside Chatham

10 hours ago

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.

A hockey puck on an ice surface. © Can Stock Photo / vencavolrab

Scoreboard, June 5

15 hours ago

Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.