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Bruins Will Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37

The move crowns his 19-year, single‑club career, leaves ceremony details pending, signals likely near‑term Hockey Hall of Fame recognition

Dec 1, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins former captain Patrice Bergeron is honored at the Centennial Game Ceremony before a game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images
Patrice Bergeron walking the Gold Carpet at teammate Zdeno Chara's #33 jersey retirement ceremony at TD Garden on January 15, 2026.
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Apr 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) gets ready for a face-off during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The Bruins announced Thursday that they will raise Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 to the TD Garden rafters during the 2026‑27 season.
  • The team said the exact date, ticketing and event logistics for the retirement ceremony will be announced at a later time.
  • Bergeron spent 19 seasons with Boston, finishing with 1,294 regular‑season games, 427 goals, 613 assists for 1,040 points and a record six Frank J. Selke Trophies.
  • The announcement was unveiled in produced media that featured former teammate Zdeno Chara and included statements from Bruins executives praising Bergeron’s leadership and two‑way play.
  • Bergeron’s No. 37 will be the 14th number retired by the Bruins, a step that follows recent honors for modern‑era leaders and comes as Hockey Hall of Fame induction for Bergeron is widely reported as expected soon.