Veteran netminder Ondrej Pavelec announces retirement
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After 11 NHL seasons, Ondrej Pavelec is calling it a career.
Longtime client Ondrej Pavelec announced his retirement earlier today. His statement - pic.twitter.com/gtVScciNtc
— Allan Walsh (@walsha) September 20, 2018
Pavelec signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers last summer to back up Henrik Lundqvist. He suited up in 19 games for the Blueshirts in 2017-18, posting a .910 save percentage.
He finishes his career with 398 appearances, recording 156 wins and 18 shutouts.