Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 Jersey

The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 jersey in a ceremony during the upcoming season. The specific date for the retirement ceremony will be announced following the NHL schedule release expected next month.

Bergeron will become the 14th player in Bruins franchise history to have his number retired, joining fellow 2011 Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara among the team's retired numbers displayed in the rafters. The veteran forward spent his entire 19-year NHL career with Boston, appearing in 1,464 regular season and playoff games combined. During his tenure, he helped lead the Bruins to a Stanley Cup championship in 2011 and Finals appearances in 2013 and 2019.

Bergeron succeeded Chara as team captain in 2020 and served in that role for three seasons before retiring. Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs praised Bergeron as "a rare, generational talent" and "the undeniable greatest defensive forward in the NHL's history," emphasizing that his leadership both on the ice and in the locker room set him apart as "an all-time legend of the Boston Bruins."

Reflecting on the honor, Bergeron expressed gratitude for the recognition, noting that his success was made possible by teammates, coaches, and the organization's support since he joined the team at age 18. He described the jersey retirement as an honor "difficult to put into words."