Longtime NHL forward Ray Whitney, whose career spanned 22 seasons and eight teams,announced his retirement Wednesday.
"For the past 23 years I have had the privilege of earning my living playing hockey in the National Hockey League," Whitney said in a statement released by his agency, CAA Sports. "Along the way I have made countle s memories and friendships, which I will always cherish. Every city I played in, the fans welcomed my family and me with open arms, and I couldnt be more thankful for that."
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Whitney, 42, was instrumental in the Hurricanes'Stanley Cup championship in 2006. He tallied nine goals and six a sists in the postseason.
He was drafted by the Sharks in 1991 in the second round and made his NHL debut with San Jose in April 1992. Whitney also played for the Oilers, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Coyotes and Stars.
"I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of my teammates and coaches, especially the 2006 Stanley Cup team in Carolina," Whitney said. He added: "I want to say a special thank you to my parents, who gave me the chance to do what I loved ."
Whitney had 385 goals and 1,064 points in 1,330 NHL games.
"For the past 23 years I have had the privilege of earning my living playing hockey in the National Hockey League," Whitney said in a statement released by his agency, CAA Sports. "Along the way I have made countle s memories and friendships, which I will always cherish. Every city I played in, the fans welcomed my family and me with open arms, and I couldnt be more thankful for that."
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Whitney, 42, was instrumental in the Hurricanes'Stanley Cup championship in 2006. He tallied nine goals and six a sists in the postseason.
He was drafted by the Sharks in 1991 in the second round and made his NHL debut with San Jose in April 1992. Whitney also played for the Oilers, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Coyotes and Stars.
"I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of my teammates and coaches, especially the 2006 Stanley Cup team in Carolina," Whitney said. He added: "I want to say a special thank you to my parents, who gave me the chance to do what I loved ."
Whitney had 385 goals and 1,064 points in 1,330 NHL games.