Courtesy of the Sports Network
New York Islanders veteran center Mike Sillinger announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on Wednesday.
"To play the sport of hockey, something I've had a passion for all my life, at the professional level for the past 17 years and to be able to support my family has been a dream come true," said Sillinger. "From playing this game I have met some of my best friends and will cherish the memories we made forever."
The 38-year-old played three of his 17 seasons for the Islanders, tallying 42 goals and 45 assists over 141 games, while serving as the club's alternate captain.
"Mike has and always will be a tremendous ambassador for this game," said Islanders general manager Garth Snow. "He is a born leader in everything he does and on behalf of the New York Islanders I wish him and his family the very best in the future."
Sillinger, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 1989 NHL draft by Detroit and played for an NHL record 12 teams. He was also traded nine times, tied for most in league annals with Brent Ashton.
In 1,049 career games, the gritty forward recorded 240 goals and 308 assists for 548 points with Detroit, Anaheim, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Florida, Ottawa, Columbus, Phoenix, St. Louis, Nashville and the Islanders.
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