Radek Dvorak has announced his retirement from the NHL after 18 seasons.

In 1,260 career games, Dvorak scored 227 goals and 590 points.

He was drafted 10th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 1995 Draft.

Along with the Panthers, Dvorak also played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes.

“It was an honor for me to play in the best league in the world for 18 seasons,” said Dvorak in an NHLPA release. “I would like to thank to all the organizations, coaches and teammates I played for or with. Also, thank you to my parents, wife and kids who have always supported me and helped me throughout my whole career. At last I would like to thank to my fans who believed in and followed me all these years.”

Internationally, Dvorak won a gold medal in the 1999, 2001 and 2005 World Championships with the Czech Republic.