Rich Peverley's NHL playing career came to a formal end Friday.

The Dallas Stars forward announced his retirement, according to The Dallas Morning News. Peverley collapsed on the bench during a March 10, 2014 game and had yet to return.

The collapse was the result of a cardiac incident. The forward has since attempted a comeback, but he finally put that to rest Friday.

"It was working out, monitoring how I was doing, continuing to see doctors to exhaust every avenue and find out exactly if I could play," Peverley said, according to The Dallas Morning News. "It's a case that's very complicated and what I have learned is there is no 100 percent to medicine and, unfortunately, I can't play anymore."

While Peverley's on-ice career is over, his off-ice work is just beginning. He helped in an advisor-like role last season, and the Stars will keep him on board in a similar role moving forward. According to the report, Peverley will travel to meet with and help junior college players in the Stars system.

Peverley finished his seven-season career with 21 goals and 46 assists after spending time with Nashville, Atlanta, Boston and Dallas. Peverley was a valuable contributor to the Bruins' Stanley Cup win 2011. He scored four goals (two game-winners) and added eight assists in 25 games that spring.

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