Ryan Getzlaf announces he will retire after 17 seasons in the NHL

It is the end of an era in Anaheim.

Anaheim Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf confirms that he is retiring from hockey at the end of the 2021/22 season.

“It’s been an honour to play in the NHL and spend my entire professional career with one organization,” said Getzlaf.

“None of this would have been possible without my family, who offered unwavering love and support each step of the way. Thank you to our owners, Henry and Susan Samueli, for leading an organization committed to success on the ice, but more importantly, to making a positive impact in our community and to those in need.

The 36-year old is currently in his 17th NHL season, and has spent his entire career with the Ducks franchise.

Throughout his career, Getzlaf has amassed 282 goals, 731 assists and a plus-105 rating in 1,150 regular season games.

The 19th pick in the 2003 NHL Draft has also made three NHL All-Star games, was once selected to the NHL Second All-Star Team, and won a Stanley Cup Championship back in 2007. He holds franchise records for most assists in a single season, most consecutive games with an assist, and most assists in a single game.