Lee Stempniak retires after 13 NHL seasons

Veteran forward Lee Stempniak announced his retirement Tuesday.

“I am honored and privileged to have played in the NHL for 13 seasons and I am extremely grateful to have lived my dream every day throughout my career," Stempniak said.

"I would like to thank each and every organization, all of my coaches, and the staff members for your help over the years. A special thank you to all of my teammates. I will miss our friendships, laughter, and camaraderie."

Stempniak was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fifth round of the 2003 NHL Draft. The 36-year-old recorded 203 goals and 266 assists for 469 points over 911 games between 10 NHL teams. He last played for the Boston Bruins in 2018-19.

The West Seneca, New York, native also played for the United States in three consecutive World Championships from 2007 to 2009.