Curtis Huppe celebrates one of his 37 goals (Mark Tredgold)

Coventry Blaze forward Curtis Huppe has announced he is retiring from ice hockey with immediate effect.

The Canadian only joined Blaze last summer and enjoyed a highly successful season as Coventry won the Elite League and British Knockout Cup.

Huppe said: "My goal this year was to finish on a high.

"By winning two trophies with an amazing group of guys and getting to the play off finals - well it doesn't come any better than that."

The former Belfast Giants player weighed in with 37 goals and 39 assists during his spell at the Skydome.