Vincent Lecavalier officially announced his retirement from the game on Tuesday.  

"As I publicly announced at the time I was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, the 2015-16 season would be my last in the NHL.  I recently informed the Kings that I am stepping away from the game and will no longer play professional hockey.  It is my desire and intention to retire," Lecavalier said in a release.

A 17-year veteran of the National Hockey League and a Stanley Cup Champion, Lecavalier spent 14 of his 17 seasons in Tampa Bay where he won the Cup in 2004.  He also played three seasons in Philadelphia before closing his career with the Kings.  

The Kings acquired Lecavalier and defenceman Luke Schenn from Philadelphia on January 6, 2016.  He would go on to score 10 goals and 17 points in 42 regular season games for the Kings, providing stability and veteran leadership as a third-line center for head coach Darryl Sutter.  

Lecavalier represented the Lightning at four NHL All-Star Games (2009, 2008, 2007 and 2003), and he was awarded the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for leading the Lightning and the NHL with 52 goals during the 2006-07 season.  

The 36-year-old native of Ile Bizard, Quebec recorded 20 or more goals in 13 of his 17 professional seasons and he finished his NHL career with 421 goals and 949 points in 1,212 regular season games.  He added another 26 goals and 56 points in 75 career postseason games.