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Yannick Weber calls it a career after 13 NHL seasons; writes letter to the Stanley Cup

Feb 10, 2020; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Justin Bailey (38) checks Nashville Predators defenseman Yannick Weber (7) during the third period in a game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 6 – 2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Defenseman Yannick Weber announced his retirement Tuesday from the NHL after 13 seasons.

The 32-year-old will continue playing in his native Switzerland, where he signed a three-year contract with ZSC Lions of the National League on June 8.

Weber, who reached the 2017 Stanley Cup Final with the Nashville Predators, made his announcement in a letter to the Stanley Cup posted on Instagram.