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Defenseman Boyle retires after 17-year career

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Defenseman Dan Boyle retired from the NHL on Wednesday at SAP Center, where he played six seasons with the San Jose Sharks during a 17-year career.

Boyle won the Stanley Cup in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Lightning, one of his four NHL teams, won an Olympic gold medal with Team Canada in 2010 and was a two-time NHL All-Star.

Boyle, who played his final two seasons with the New York Rangers, retired as San Jose's career leader among defensemen in points (269) and assists (201).