Hilary Duff’s Husband Mike Comrie Retires From Hockey

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Mike Comrie, Hilary Duff’s husband, has retired from hockey after his latest hip surgery.

It was his third operation in five years.

“My career has afforded me a series of phenomenal opportunities to play and become friends with some of the greatest people I have ever known and some of the greatest players who have ever played this game,” said Comrie, who played in nearly 600 NHL games with several teams.

Shortly after the announcement, Duff tweeted, “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!”

The couple wed in August 2010.

They’re expecting their first child in the coming weeks.

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