Alex Edler retires as a Vancouver Canuck [Video]

Hearing the roar of the crowd in Rogers Arena last spring twigged Alex Edler’s emotions.

The longtime NHL defenceman had brought his daughter to watch a Canucks playoff game and the experience stirred memories for Edler, who spent parts of 15 seasons with Vancouver.

“I kind of forgot how loud this building can be,” he said. “It was almost emotional when we were here and I heard the crowd.”

Edler heard the cheers again Friday as his years of service were recognized on the ice before Vancouver took on the Philadelphia Flyers.

The 38-year-old Swede signed a one-day contract to officially end his career as a Canuck.

“I’m very proud of all that I’ve accomplished,” he said Friday morning. “I had so many good leaders around me, so that made it easier for me and to learn what we need to do to play in this league for a while. …