Huwiler retired from playing professionally after the 1998 season. His retirement was precipitated when Carson White of the Raleigh Flyers broke Huwiler's leg in the final game of the season.
Huwiler stopped competing at a professional level after the 1998 season. His decision to retire was triggered by Carson White of the Raleigh Flyers fracturing Huwiler's leg in the final game of the season.