Ryan Whitney announced Sunday, that at just 32 years old, he is retiring from hockey. He had signed on to Justin Bethel Jersey play with MODO of the Swedish Hockey League this season, but lingering injuries forced the defenseman to call it quits.A former fifth overall pick of the , Whitney established himself as a high-end offensive defenseman early in his career. He spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before being dealt to the during the 2008-09 season that ultimately ended with the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup.Whitney established a career-high during just his second NHL season in 2006-07 when he put up 59 points for Ben Coates Jersey the Penguins. Injuries began to slow him down in the following years. Whitney also spent time with the and while compiling 481 games of NHL action. Over that span, he put up 259 points.He was also a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Team, where he helped the Americans claim the silver medal in Vancouver.Heres what the Boston native had to say about his : Today I am retiring from the game of hockey. Its impo sible to put into words how much I Matthew Judon Jersey love this sport. My mind has been flooded with so many amazing memories all day. From the early morning rides to the rink with my dad, to having the privilege of representing my country in the Olympic Games, it truly has been a wonderful journey.Unfortunately my body broke down on me sooner than I had hoped. Im 32 years old and youre likely to find stronger and more stable ankles and feet on the residents at your local nursing home....It is remarkable how quickly it went by. There were many ups and obviously plenty of downs, David Andrews Jersey but I wouldnt change a thing because it all made me into the person I am today. I dreamt of playing in the NHL my entire life and it all became a reality. It was an honor and Im forever thankful to everyone who helped make my dreams come true.Whitney, who also starred at Boston University in his college days, last Dalton Keene Jersey played in the NHL during the 2013-14 season. He spent last year with HC Sochi in the KHL, posting 19 points in 42 games.