The Canadian hockey player posted a lengthy message on Instagram Tuesday, revealing how his friend had recently asked him, “What’s your adjective for the new year?”
Laich, 36, who is married to Julianne Hough, then confirmed it would be “boundless.”
His caption included, “I feel like a lot of my life has been ‘bound’ to certain identities that have come through the sport I spent my life playing. Canadian, male, hockey player, disciplined, competitive, etc… and though I am all of those things, they do not define me, and I am not bound by them.”
Laich also said he was looking forward to “releasing old identities and stepping into a new chapter in my life,” adding he wanted to officially retire from professional hockey.
Hough shared her support in the comments, writing, “so beautiful” with a heart emoji.
ET Canada has reached out to Hough’s rep regarding Laich’s post but are yet to hear back.
