By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis
Patrice Bergeron is a Boston Bruins legend and one of the greatest players in team history. This coming season, the organization has announced that it will honor him and his illustrious career.
The B’s announced via their official X.com account that during the upcoming season, they will be retiring Bergeron’s No. 37. Bergeron will join fellow teammate Zdeno Chara as the second member of the 2010-11 Stanley Cup-winning team to be raised to the rafters.
Bergeron spent the entirety of his 19-year career in Boston, posting 427 goals, 613 assists, and 1040 points over the course of 1294 games. The ceremony will come just three seasons following the Quebec native’s retirement from professional hockey.
Over the course of his career, Bergeron amassed a wealth of trophies and awards for his contributions to hockey, both on and off the ice. He won the Stanley Cup in 2011, two gold medals in 2010 and 2014, the Mark Messier Award for leadership in 2021, and an NHL-record six Selke Trophies as the league’s best defensive forward over the course of his career.
On top of being one of the most decorated players in franchise history, the former second-round pick was also one of the most productive. Among all-time Bruins, Bergeron ranks in the top five in goals (third), assists (fourth), points (third), games played (third), plus/minus (fifth), power play goals (fifth), and game-winning goals (third).
Bergeron will be the 14th Bruin to have his jersey raised to the rafters. He joins the likes of Chara, Willie O’Ree, Rick Middleton, Ray Bourque, Cam Neely, Terry O’Reilly, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Milt Schmidt, Aubrey “Dit” Clapper, Eddie Shore, and Lionel Hitchman.
Specific details on the formal ceremony have yet to be announced.
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