Golden Knights D Engelland to announce retirement

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland will announce his retirement as an active player, the team announced Tuesday.

Engelland, 38, will follow up an 11-season NHL career by joining the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation as the special assistant to owner Bill Foley.

The Las Vegas resident was the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award following the 2017-18 season. The award is presented to the NHL player who exemplifies great leadership qualities on and off the ice.

Engelland played a significant role within the Las Vegas community following a mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017.

"Deryk Engelland epitomizes what it means to be a Golden Knight -- a no-ego, selfless, hardworking player who has an unwavering commitment to protecting those who are unable to protect themselves," Foley said. "Since he joined our organization in 2017, Deryk's service to our community has been exemplary.

"On behalf of the entire Vegas Golden Knights organization, we would like to congratulate Deryk on an outstanding career. He has made an indelible mark on our city and we are excited for this next chapter, as he stays with the Golden Knights family and continues the outstanding work he has done in our community."

Engelland recorded 127 points (30 goals, 97 assists) in 671 career games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Golden Knights. He collected one goal and five assists in 49 games last season with Vegas.

Engelland initially was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round of the 2000 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2009 with the Penguins.

--Field Level Media