Ice hockey player Mike Comrie, 31, has announced he is calling time on his career after undergoing hip surgery two weeks ago, his third surgical procedure in five years. Mike - who most recently played for NHL team the Pittsburgh Penguins - said: "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." Hilary, who is due to give birth to the couple`s first child next month, later revealed the couple were taking some time to relive her spouse`s career highlights. She 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! "2day we are enjoying all the great memories mike had while playing in the NHL! now we have a big addition coming to our family! (sic)" And it seems Mike`s retirement means he can spend more time attending to his pregnant wife`s needs. The 24-year-old singer-and-actress tweeted: "You know u got your self a good one when your hubby nabs a spoon from the restaurant so u can eat ice cream in the car such a bad boy! (sic)"