Jaromir Jagr, who scored six goals to lead the Czech Republic during the IIHF World Championship, announced his retirement from international competition on Sunday.
The 43-year-old Jagr, who leads all active NHL players with 722 career goals, was named MVP of the tournament after finishing in a tie for fourth among goal-scorers in the tournament, which was held in Prague.
"I wanted it for the fans, coaxed my dad," Jagr told NHL.com about playing in his homeland. "But now ... I don't have it anymore. It's time to move on."
The Czech Republic lost 3-0 to the United States in the bronze-medal game.
"Obviously, I'd rather finish with a better game and with a win, but that's how it is," Jagr told NHL.com. "Life goes on. I'm not finishing my career, I'll play for Florida for at least one more season. And after an [NHL retirement] I'm still planning to come back and play in the Czech League. But it's time to move on."
Jagr had 17 goals and 43 points for the New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers this season.
The veteran boasts an impressive international resume, having won gold medals at the 1998 Olympics and twice at the world championships in 2005 and 2010.
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