On Tuesday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m., Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron sent ripples through the hockey world and announced his retirement from the NHL. The Bruins captain announced via the team’s social media page that he would hang up his skates after 20 years of service to the Bruins.
Bergeron finished his career with 427 goals, 613 assists, and 1,040 points in 1,065 games played for Boston. In addition to his regular season stats, Bergeron posted 50 goals, 78 assists, and 128 points in 170 playoff games. Bergeron holds the record for most Selke Trophies of all time (6) and also earned a Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2021, a King Clancy Trophy in 2013, and an NHL Foundation Player Award in 2014.