Former NHL defenseman Ryan Whitney retires
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Ryan Whitney has hung 'em up.
The nine-year NHL veteran defenseman and 2010 Olympic silver medalist announced his retirement Sunday morning via Twitter.
— Ryan Whitney (@ryanwhitney6) September 20, 2015
Whitney, 32, spent last season playing in Russia with HC Sochi. He last appeared in the NHL in 2013-14, making seven appearances for the Florida Panthers.
He battled injuries throughout his North American career, being limited to 481 career games across his nine seasons.