A special collector's issue of Sports Illustrated commemorating the career of Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman hit newsstands on Thursday.

Yzerman recently announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.

The 84-page magazine, with a limited press run of 300,000 copies, features an action shot of Yzerman on the cover reading, "YZERMAN ... A Tribute to Stevie Y."

The special edition will be sold throughout Michigan, with some distribution in Ontario, Minnesota and Wisconsin at a cover price of $6.99. Retailers include Meijer, Kroger, Wal-Mart, Target, Borders, Barnes & Noble, 7-Eleven and Walgreen's.

In honor of Yzerman's career and community involvement, Sports Illustrated will donate a portion of the proceeds from each issue sold to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, according to the magazine. The magazine will make a minimum total donation of $10,000.

Highlights of the special issue include:

Stevie's Wonder Years: In his 22 seasons in Detroit, Yzerman was the consummate franchise player.

Captain Kid: Five years into his career, Yzerman was firmly established as the leader of a surprising Detroit team.

A Career In Pictures: Snapshots from No. 19's exceptional 22-season run.

Wild Ride: Between 1997 and 2002, the Red Wings won three Stanley Cups and Yzerman led Canada to an Olympic gold medal.

The Captain By The Numbers: How valuable was Stevie Y. to the Wings? Let's count the ways.

Out Of The Darkness: Yzerman arrived in Detroit as a shy, 18-year-old center and left as the hero of Hockeytown.

The Last Word: From kid to captain, former teammate Dave Lewis describes how Yzerman learned to become the unquestioned leader of the Red Wings.