The Boston Bruins have officially announced that Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 jersey will be retired during the 2026-27 NHL season. This will cement the franchise icon’s place among the greatest players in team history.
The organization revealed that Bergeron will become the 14th player to have his number raised to the rafters at TD Garden. Details regarding the ceremony date, ticket information, and suite rentals will be announced later.
For Bergeron, the honor carried deep personal meaning.
“To have my number retired by the Boston Bruins is an honor that is difficult to put into words,” Bergeron said in a statement. “When I arrived in Boston as an 18-year-old, I could never have imagined receiving this recognition one day.”
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The former captain spent all 19 NHL seasons with the Bruins after being selected 45th overall in the 2003 NHL Draft. He retired in 2023 as one of the most accomplished players in franchise history.
Bergeron also took time to recognize those who helped shape his career.
“I was fortunate to play alongside incredible teammates, learn from outstanding coaches and staff and be supported by an organization that believed in me from the very beginning,” Bergeron said. “I am especially grateful to my family for the sacrifices they made that allowed me to pursue my dream.
“This honor belongs to all of them as much as it belongs to me.”
Patrice Bergeron: A Bruins legacy built on excellence
Few players have matched Bergeron’s impact on both sides of the puck.
He finished his career with 1,294 games played, 427 goals, 613 assists, and 1,040 points, ranking third in Bruins history in games, goals, and points. He also recorded 15,182 faceoff wins, the most in franchise history and third-most in NHL history.
His trophy case is equally impressive. Bergeron won a record six Selke Trophies as the league’s top defensive forward, captured the 2011 Stanley Cup, earned the Mark Messier Leadership Award, and joined hockey’s prestigious Triple Gold Club.
So, this retirement was never in doubt. Bergeron defined the Bruins for nearly two decades through consistency, leadership, and elite two-way play. His influence extended beyond statistics and trophies.
“To Bruins fans across New England, thank you for welcoming a young French Canadian and making this place feel like home,” Bergeron said. “Every time I stepped onto the ice, I felt the privilege and responsibility that comes with wearing the Spoked-B, and I always tried to represent this organization and community the right way.
“I am deeply humbled and grateful to be connected to the history of the Boston Bruins. To know that No. 37 will forever be part of that history is something I will cherish for the rest of my life.”
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For Boston, retiring No. 37 is more than a ceremony. It is recognition of one of the greatest Bruins ever to wear the Spoked-B.
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