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"It was a dream come true when I played my
first NHL game and it has been a privilege to spend 18 years as
a professional," Miller said in a statement released by the
Ducks. "I have decided that I am going to retire after the
season having been given more time doing what I love than I
could ever have hoped for. Thank you to you my teammates and
staff, past and present. I'm thankful to so many who made my
career possible and helped me on my journey from youth hockey to
the NHL. Thank you to my family for supporting me with so much
love and enthusiasm."
He has compiled a 390-289-87 record with 44 shutouts, a .914
save percentage and a 2.63 goals-against average in 794 games
with the Buffalo Sabres (2002-14), St. Louis Blues (2014),
Vancouver Canucks (2014-17) and Ducks.
The East Lansing, Mich., native was a fifth-round pick by
Buffalo out of Michigan State in 1999 and won the Vezina as the
NHL's top goaltender in 2009-10.
He also won a silver medal with Team USA and was named the
tournament MVP at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
"Congratulations to Ryan on a storied career. You inspired us
with your play but also your charitable work throughout your 18
NHL seasons," Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli said in a
release. "We are so proud to say the winningest American-born
goaltender in NHL history set the record while playing for the
Ducks. Congratulations on a fabulous career."
Miller surpassed John Vanbiesbrouck (374) for the all-time lead
among U.S.-born goalies on Feb. 17, 2019 against the Washington
Capitals.
This season, Miller is 3-8-1 with an .882 save percentage and
3.60 GAA in 14 games.
--Field Level Media
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