WHAT PROFESSIONAL ICE HOCKEY STAR DIDN’T HANG UP HIS SKATES UNTIL HE WAS 52 – AND HAD PLAYED IN 2, 421 GAMES? August 17, 2017 By Show answer GORDIE HOWE. HE PLAYED FOR 32 SEASONS – 26 IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE AND SIX IN THE WORLD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION – RACKING UP 1,071 GOALS, 1, 518 ASSISTS AND 2, 418 PENALTY MINUTES More Hockey QuestionsMore Sports Questions