Ryan Callahan announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

Former Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers forward Ryan Callahan has officially hung up his skates.

The 35-year-old took to social media Wednesday to announce his retirement after 13 NHL seasons.

"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," Callahan said. "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 Rochester, New York, native was selected by the Rangers in the fourth round of the 2004 NHL Draft and spent the first seven and a half seasons of his career with the Blue Shirts. He served as New York's captain from 2011-14.

Callahan was dealt to the Lightning for Martin St. Louis at the 2014 trade deadline. He helped Tampa Bay reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2015.

The 5-foot-10 winger amassed 186 goals and 386 points over 757 career contests and added 39 points in 121 playoff games.

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