Patrice Bergeron has announced his retirement from professional hockey after playing in the NHL for 19 seasons. The Boston Bruins star made the announcement on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude for being able to live his dream every day. Bergeron wore the Bruins uniform throughout his entire career and also represented his country at the highest levels of international play. He gave the game his all, both physically and emotionally, and received more than he could have ever imagined in return. Bergeron expressed his full heart and immense gratitude as he officially retired as a professional hockey player.
Bergeron was selected by the Bruins with the No. 45 pick in the 2003 NHL Draft and spent all 19 seasons of his professional career with the team. He served as the Bruins’ captain in the past three seasons. Bergeron is widely recognized as one of the best defensive forwards in the league, having won the Frank J. Selke Trophy six times. He recently won his second consecutive Selke Trophy for his outstanding performance during the 2022-23 season. Throughout his career, Bergeron accumulated a total of 1,040 points, including 427 goals and 613 assists, in 1,294 regular-season games. In the 2022-23 season alone, he recorded 58 points with 27 goals and 31 assists. Bergeron currently ranks third in team history in points, behind only Ray Bourque and Johnny Bucyk.
Bergeron’s impact on the ice extends beyond individual accolades. He was a key player in the Bruins’ successful Stanley Cup run in 2011, where he contributed 20 points, the second-most on the team. Bergeron was also a three-time All-Star and played a crucial role in Team Canada’s gold medal victories at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and 2014 Sochi Olympics. His versatility and skill made him a highly respected player in the league.
