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Hip injury forces Sillinger to retire

Associated Press

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- New York Islanders center Mike Sillinger decided two hip operations were enough. The center who played for a record 12 teams during 17 seasons in the NHL is retiring because of an injured left hip. "The decision was clear to me after dealing with hip surgery the last two seasons, Sillinger said during a conference call Wednesday. "If I was to come back and be a hero I'd be getting a hip replacement before I'm 40." The 38-year-old forward played in only seven games last seas ...

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