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Defenseman Scott Hannan has formally announced his retirement from the game of hockey. After 16 seasons playing in the National Hockey League he has decided it is time to put up his skates.

“I was extremely fortunate to play in the NHL with five great organizations,” said Hannan, “I’d like to thank all of my teammates and coaches over the years who have contributed so much to my career. It’s also very gratifying to end my NHL career where it started – with the San Jose Sharks. I’d be remiss for not also thanking Bruce Hamilton and Lorne Frey with the Kelowna Rockets for putting me on the path to have a chance to play in the NHL. Most importantly, I want to thank all of my family, particularly my wife Kristina and my boys, Gage and Owen. Their sacrifices have allowed me the opportunity to follow this dream of playing in the National Hockey League.”

“Scott is one of only six players to play in 600 or more games for our club and is an important part of our team’s history,” said Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson, “He was a player’s player, well respected by his teammates and he truly loves the game. We want to thank Scott and his wife, Kristina, for all they have done for the Sharks franchise and wish them the very best.”

A stand-out defensive defenseman, Hannan, 37, played in 1,055 NHL games with the San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Calgary Flames, and the Nashville Predators, he notched 217 points (38 goals, 179 assists) along with 625 penalty minutes.

He spent the majority of his NHL career in San Jose (11 seasons out of 16 of which he spent as a member of the San Jose Sharks), scoring 30 goals and 116 assists for 146 points and 412 penalty minutes in his 626 games, which ranks him 6th on the Sharks franchise’s all-time games played list (3rd amongst team defensemen).

Hannan skated in 76 Stanley Cup Playoff games with San Jose (6th all-time), including the 2004 Western Conference Final. He notched a goal and 18 assists for 19 points, which places him 15th on the franchise’s all-time playoff scoring list.

In 100 career Stanley Cup Playoff games with San Jose, Colorado, and Washington, he added 21 points (one goal, 20 assists), 93 penalty minutes and a +15 rating.

Hannan was named the Sharks “Player of the Month” in February and October of 2003 and was nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2015.

Originally selected by San Jose 23rd overall in the 1997 NHL Draft.

In addition to his NHL success Hannan represented Canada in International play. The Surrey, British Columbia native was selected by Hockey Canada for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey goal medal winning team and the 2005 World Championship team (silver).

According to the San Jose Sharks, Hannan and his family will continue to reside in the San Jose area.