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Hilary Duff's husband Mike Comrie retires from hockey

Published Monday, Feb 13 2012, 22:38 GMT | By Kristina Bustos | Add comment

Hilary Duff's husband Mike Comrie has retired from the National Hockey League after a third hip operation in five years.

The 31-year-old was a hockey athlete for 11 years, where he played for five other NHL teams including the Edmonton Oilers.

"To have made the lasting friendships I enjoy today with so many of my former teammates is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It's the reward that has made all the hard work, the trades, the moves and the surgeries worthwhile," Comrie said in a statement.

Duff posted on her Twitter: "As many of u know mike has announced his retirement.Its a bittersweet day!He had a wonderful career!but 3 hip surgeries in 5 years is alot!"

Duff and Comrie tied the knot in California back in 2010 after dating since 2007.

The couple are expecting their first child, previously confirming that they are having a baby boy.