Former Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan has announced his retirement from hockey, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Hannan, who spent parts of 11 seasons with the Sharks at the beginning and end of his career, played a total of 1,055 NHL games over 16 seasons with San Jose, Colorado, Washington, Calgary and Nashville. He had 217 points (38g, 179a) and 625 penalty minutes.
Hannan, drafted 23rd overall by the Sharks in the first round of the 1997 draft, is one of six players to play 600 or more games with San Jose.
"I was extremely fortunate to play in the NHL with five great organizations," Hannan said in a statement.