Kyoto Hannaryz forward David Palmer on Monday revealed that he's decided to retire — effective immediately. He said he made up his mind in early November, citing injuries and various physical ailments as factors that led to this decision.
Palmer told The Japan Times in a phone interview that he notified Hannaryz management several weeks ago, giving it a chance to begin looking for a player to replace him on the roster.
Kyoto (15-3), riding a current eight-game winning streak, is tied with defending champion Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix for the best record in the 12-team Western Conference.