Vincent Lecavalier, who played for 17 years in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup, officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Lecavalier first announced his decision to retire at the end of the 2015-16 season when he was traded to the Kings in January, and he reiterated his plans as recently as April.

"I recently informed the Kings that I am stepping away from the game and will no longer play professional hockey," Lecavalier said in a statement. "It is my desire and intention to retire.

"Hockey has provided me so much in my lifetime but requires an incredible commitment. It is now time for me to devote more time to my family."