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Patrice Bergeron Honored with Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction
6/24/2026, 10:24:49 PM
Bergeron's Dual Honors: Jersey Retirement and Hall of Fame Induction
Former Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron received two career-defining recognitions in early October 2023. The organization announced that his No. 37 will be raised to the rafters of TD Garden during the Bruins’ upcoming 100th NHL season, and the Hockey Hall of Fame named him to the class of 2026. Bergeron, a 2003 draft pick from L’Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, spent his entire professional career with Boston.
Career Overview and Loyalty to Boston
Bergeron was drafted by Boston in 2003, debuted in 2003-04, and spent over 20 seasons as a captain, winning multiple Stanley Cups. He has described his time as “a part of the community” that welcomed him “with open arms” from age 18, and thanked the Jacobs family, president Cam Neely, GM Don Sweeney, and teammates Brad Marchand and Zdeno Chara for their support.
Impact on the Bruins Community
Bergeron’s one-team career highlights a unique bond with Boston fans, whose support he says shaped his life on and off the ice. The jersey retirement will anchor the franchise’s 100th-anniversary celebrations.
Official Statements & Responses
Bergeron called the week “crazy” and “overwhelming,” thanking the organization, teammates and fans. He said staying with Boston “was an easy decision” and noted that hearing from Marchand, Chara and other former teammates meant a great deal.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's been a pretty crazy week for myself and my family,” — Patrice Bergeron, former Boston Bruins captain
- “I always wanted to be a Bruin for the length of my career and I was just lucky that it was also something that they wanted as well as an organization.” — Patrice Bergeron, former Boston Bruins captain
- “I spent most of my life, more than half my life here in Boston and in New England,” said Bergeron.” — Patrice Bergeron, former Boston Bruins captain
What's Next
The Bruins will raise Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters early in the 2023-24 season, coinciding with the franchise’s 100th anniversary. Bergeron is slated to attend the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2026, where he will join other Boston legends.
