Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Retires from Hockey

Patrice Bergeron, a Boston Bruin for 19 years, had a written statement published on the club’s official website on Tuesday announcing his retirement from the NHL.

Patrice Bergeron Hangs up Skate After 19 Seasons

The Ancienne-Lorette, Québec native was drafted by the Boston franchise in 2003. The only unmemorable season was 2007-2008 when a head injury limited his playing time to 10 games. He participated in a total of 1,294 regular season games, tallying 1,094 points through 427 goals and 613 assists.

He laced up for 170 playoff games, earning 128 points (50 goals and 78 assists), helping the Bruins lift the Stanley Cup in 2010-2011. Boston also reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2012-2013 and 2018-2019, losing in six and seven games, respectively.

Among his other accomplishments is being a six-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner as the best defensive forward in the NHL (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2023). He was voted to the NHL All-Star Game three times (2015, 2016, 2022). Team Canada called him up for the Olympics, with whom he won a gold medal in 2010 and 2014.

The last time Bergeron was seen on ice was after the shock defeat in overtime to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past spring. He took the time to acknowledge all his teammates before heading to the dressing room for the final time of the season. Afterwards, he made it clear that he would talk to his family about what the future might hold.

Now we know.

A fierce competitor, he is one of the all-time great Boston Bruins, which is saying something considering the laundry list of terrific players who have adorned the black and yellow sweater. His inclusion in the Hockey Hall of Fame in the future seems beyond dispute as well.