Ryan Callahan announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

Veteran forward Ryan Callahan is calling it quits after a successful NHL career.

He announced on Wednesday his decision to retire from hockey.

“Let’s make it official. I did not play last year due to a back injury but I am officially announcing my retirement from the NHL,” wrote Callahan on his official Twitter account.

“Reflecting on my career, it’s hard to wrap my head around how lucky and grateful I am for being able to live out my childhood dream for 13 amazing years.”

The 35-year old, who was selected 127th overall in the 2004 NHL Draft, compiled 186 goals, 200 assists and a plus-5 rating over a span of 13 seasons and 757 career games split between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. He also posted 89 points in 121 postseason games.