GRAND FORKS — Former UND and Warroad hockey standout T.J. Oshie officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Monday.

Oshie has been dealing with back injuries for the past two seasons.

“After 17 unforgettable years in the NHL, I’ve decided to retire,” Oshie said in a statement. “I would like to thank the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love, all of my teammates who battled with me every night, my coaches who challenged me to be better every day, and the athletic trainers and equipment staff who got me ready to play. I also want to thank the fans – your energy and passion made every game memorable, and it was an honour to play in front of you.”

Oshie played in 1,010 regular-season NHL games with the Wash

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