The St. Louis Blues added Steve Ott to their coaching staff, the team announced Thursday.

Ott will join head coach Mike Yeo's staff as an assistant coach on a three-year contract.

"Steve was a competitor on the ice as a player and I expect him to bring that energy in this role," Yeo said. "He was highly respected as a player and a person among his teammates and I believe he will be a huge asset to our staff."

Ott played 122 games in a Blues uniform between 2013-16, racking up 157 penalty minutes to go along with 17 points.

The announcement effectively ends Ott's 16-year playing career. He most recently suited up this season for the Montreal Canadiens, including six playoff games.

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