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Former NHL All-Star and the ex-fiance of Lindsey Vonn, P.K. Subban, has announced his retirement after a glittering hockey career spanning 13 seasons.
Subban, formerly engaged to the Olympic skier between August 2019 and December 2020, was a three-time All-Star in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Subban announced via Instagram on Tuesday morning that he was retiring from the NHL, writing: 'I remember my dreams of playing in the NHL and winning a Stanley Cup, similar to the guys on the Don Cherry Rock’em Sock’em tapes at the end of every volume, with the black eyes, broken bones, and tears of joy.
'To this day, I still dream about it. However, the end of this chapter is closing and after 13 years in the NHL, I have made the decision to retire.'
Subban and Vonn first became a public item in June 2018 after they attended the CMT Music Awards in Nashville.
P.K. Subban and skier Lindsey Vonn were once on of the nation's most powerful sports couples
Vonn and Subban were first a public item in June 2018 and were later engaged in August 2019
Subban most recently played for the New Jersey Devils from 2019 after a trade from Nashville
Following their breakup, Vonn took to Instagram to explain the decision. 'Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together,' she wrote at the time, via TMZ. He is a kind, good man, and someone I respect a great deal.
'However, after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately. We will always remain friends and love each other immensely. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time.'
On Tuesday, Subban's retirement statement continued: 'I never looked at myself or ever felt I was “just a hockey player.” I always looked at myself as a person who happened to play hockey.
'Having that
