Vegas Golden Knights All-Star and two-time Stanley Cup champion Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away from hockey, but not officially retiring, he announced Monday.

Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away from hockey due to serious hip injuries, he and the team announced Monday evening. In a team-released statement, Pietrangelo said the “likelihood is low” that he will be able to play again, but he hasn’t officially retired.

Vegas Golden Knights' defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, 35, is likely retiring due to serious hip issues, needing bilateral femur reconstruction. This mark