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NHL-National Hockey League roundup

June 21 (The Sports Xchange) - Four outdoor games and an All-Star Game in Los Angeles highlight the 2016-17 NHL schedule, announced by the league on Tuesday. The season will begin Oct. 12 with four games, including the unveiling of Rogers Place in Edmonton when the Oilers host the rival Calgary Flames in the team's new arena. The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins open at home against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13. - - Four-time All-Star Vincent Lecavalier announced his retirement to officially end a 17-year career. Lecavalier, 36, spent the first 14 years of his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played two-plus seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers before finishing it off with the Los Angeles Kings. - - Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan had successful hip surgery in New York. Callahan won't be able to return to the ice for about five months, which means he won't compete for Team USA in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. - - The Winnipeg Jets retained goaltender Michael Hutchinson by agreeing to terms on a two-year, $2.3 million contract. Hutchinson, 26, was a restricted free agent after going 9-15-3 with a 2.84 goals-against average and .907 save percentage last season. (Editing by Frank Pingue)