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Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 Jersey
The Boston Bruins announced they will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 jersey in a ceremony next season, making him the 14th player in franchise history to receive this honor. Bergeron spent his entire 19-year career with Boston, winning a Stanley Cup in 2011 and serving as team captain from 2020 until his retirement.
Quick Facts
Who
Patrice Bergeron
What
Jersey retirement announcement
When
Thursday announcement
Where
Boston
- Jersey retirement announcement
- No. 37 being retired
- Ceremony planned for next season
- Patrice Bergeron
- Boston Bruins
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."
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Why This Matters
Bergeron's jersey retirement solidifies his legacy as one of the NHL's greatest two-way forwards and a transformational leader for the Bruins franchise. For fans and the organization, this ceremony marks the formal recognition of an era-defining player who shaped the team's competitive identity for nearly two decades, making it a significant milestone in Boston sports history.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2006
WirePatrice Bergeron joined Boston Bruins at age 18
Jan 1, 2011
WireBergeron wins Stanley Cup with Bruins
Jan 1, 2013
WireBruins reach Stanley Cup Finals
Jan 1, 2019
WireBruins reach Stanley Cup Finals
Jan 1, 2020
WireBergeron becomes team captain
Jan 1, 2023
WireBergeron retires after 19-year career
Jun 18, 2026
WireBruins announce retirement of No. 37