The Calculated and Iconic Career of Josefine Jakobsen, Part Two
Every team has their rock, and for Denmark, it’s been Josefine Jakobsen.
Author's Note: On Jan. 23, 2025, Josefine Jakobsen officially announced her retirement from professional ice hockey due to lingering concussion issues. In this press release from Brynäs IF, Jakobsen and Brynäs sports manager Erika Grahm, share some brief words about her decision. While it happened earlier than she would have hoped, she remains positive in her conversations about the future as she still feels like she has much more to give to the sport she loves.
The piece will remain as written to provide perspective on how quickly a professional athlete's career can change and the importance of advocating for an athlete's health. Particularly with head injures, sometimes the body will simply not allow a return to sport. Many athletes are forced or force themselves to play through injuries, but at the end of the day there is a long life to live after sport. With countless opportunities to remain involved in hockey outside of playing, and we know that no matter where Jakobsen ends up she will make a lasting impact – just as she has done for the last two decades.
Congratulations on a legendary playing career, Josefine Jakobsen!
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