Former Colorado Avalanche player Joe Sakic's number is retired next to teammates Raymond Bourque's and Patrick Roy's during his retirement ceremony prior to the start of the Colorado Avalanche VS. San Jose Sharks NHL hockey game in Denver, Colorado October 1, 2009. Sakic retires after 20 years with the same franchise, 13 All-Star appearances and 2 Stanley Cup victories. REUTERS/Mark Leffingwell (UNITED STATES SPORT ICE HOCKEY)