Patrice Bergeron | NO. 37

The Bruins will bestow the club's highest honor upon captain and center Patrice Bergeron by retiring his No. 37 on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at TD Garden. The number retirement ceremony will be held prior to the team’s game against the Colorado Avalanche and will be hosted by Bergeron's former Bruins teammate and fellow 2011 Stanley Cup® Champion, Andrew Ference.

 

Ceremony Details

All ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early to ensure they are on time to witness #37 being raised to the rafters. Please note the following times:

  • 4:00 PM: Gold Carpet Entrance at The Hub on Causeway to welcome Bruins Alumni
  • 4:30 PM: All TD Garden doors will open for ticket holders
  • 6:00 PM: All ticket holders are encouraged to be in their seats for the number retirement ceremony
  • 6:10 PM: Ceremony begins (time subject to change)
  • 8:00 PM: Bruins vs. Avalanche game start
All times are approximate.

All ticket holders will receive an exclusive Patrice Bergeron Bobblehead.

Fans can tune into the ceremony and game on TNT, NESN or NESN360.

 

Before the Banner: Celebrating #37

Before the ceremony begins, fans can join the official pregame party, Before the Banner: Celebrating No. 37, a special event at Banners Kitchen & Tap beginning at 2:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy food offerings, one complimentary drink ticket, an up-close view of Bruins alumni before they hit the Gold Carpet, and a dedicated entrance into TD Garden when doors open. Please note that a valid ticket to the Dec. 1 Boston Bruins game is required separately for admission to TD Garden.

To attend, fans must purchase a ticket to the Bruins vs. Avalanche game, then add on a pregame party package.

 

Letters to Patrice

Patrice Bergeron gave everything he had to the team, and he inspired a generation of hockey players with his leadership, dedication, and heart. Write a message to Patrice and let him know what he has meant to you throughout his legendary career and beyond.

Mail Letters To: Bruins Marketing, 100 Legends Way, Boston MA 02114

 

Bergeron Retirement 50/50 Raffle

In honor of Patrice Bergeron's number retirement, the Boston Bruins Foundation is hosting a special 50/50 raffle, running now through the Dec. 1st game. Benefitting 14 charitable organizations, the 50/50 raffle will also give purchasers the chance to win a variety of prizes.