Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron’s Number 37
The Boston Bruins announced they will retire Patrice Bergeron's number 37 during the 2026-27 season. Bergeron was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on the first ballot. The former captain stated he always wanted to be a Bruin for his entire career.
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New reports confirm the number retirement date and Bergeron's first-ballot Hall of Fame induction.
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Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 in 2026-27 Season
confidence 100%The Boston Bruins announced they will retire Patrice Bergeron's number 37 during the 2026-27 season. Bergeron was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on the first ballot. The former captain stated he always wanted to be a Bruin for his entire career.
What's confirmed:
- The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 during the 2026-27 season.
- Patrice Bergeron was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
- Bergeron stated, "I always wanted to be a Bruin for the length of my career."
- Bergeron remarked that the attention regarding the announcements made him "out of my comfort zone, in a way."
Still unconfirmed:
- Bergeron spent 19 years in Boston.
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Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37
confidence 100%The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 during a ceremony next season. Bergeron played for the team from 2003 to 2023 and served as captain. He is a 2011 Stanley Cup champion.
What's confirmed:
- The Boston Bruins are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season.
- Bergeron is a 2011 Stanley Cup champion.
- Bergeron will be the 14th Boston player to have his number retired.
Still unconfirmed:
- Bergeron will headline the upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame class.
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Boston Bruins to Retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37
confidence 100%The Boston Bruins announced on Thursday, June 18, 2026, that they will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37. The ceremony will take place at TD Garden during the 2026-27 season. Bergeron served as the team's captain and played from 2003 to 2023.
What's confirmed:
- The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37.
- The number retirement will occur during the 2026-27 season.
- Bergeron played for the Bruins from 2003 to 2023.
- Bergeron won the Selke Trophy a record 6 times.
- The ceremony will be held at TD Garden.
Still unconfirmed:
- Patrice Bergeron could be called to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
- Bergeron scored 1,040 career points, the third most in team history.
- The No. 37 jersey will be the 14th retired number in franchise history.