Bruins Fans React To End Of Patrice Bergeron's Legendary Career

It was going to happen someday, and it happened Tuesday: Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement.

The 2011 Stanley Cup champion released a letter dedicated to his time with the Boston Bruins, his 19-year NHL journey and his family.

Bergeron was among the few rare athletes who were beloved by hometown fans and even rivals. He was one of the most respected players in the NHL, and Bruins fans were sad to see the longtime captain call it a career and paid respect to the franchise legend.

put 37 in the rafters IMMEDIATELY. https://t.co/g7ouL7U79M
— brianna pirre (@bsp_13) July 25, 2023

In all seriousness though. No matter who you are a fan of, if you don't respect the player and advocate Patrice Bergeron was, you're either blind or stupid.
— Ferngully (@afern_alex) July 25, 2023

patrice bergeron literally built this team and this culture over the last twenty years. i can’t ever be anything but grateful for that
— grace roberts (sport mode) (@GRobs_Boston) July 25, 2023

i am devastated about patrice bergeron because i just started watching bruins hockey and he represents every good thing about the sport and humans in general…but only best wishes to him, that wonderful dude

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— krys @ reeling from FF16 (@pseudomachine) July 25, 2023

I’m not ready to see all the players farewell posts for bergy😭
— Alessondra Valle (@valessondra11) July 25, 2023

bergy’s retiring no one talk to me
— sarah ☼ (@mostlymarner) July 25, 2023

O Captain, my Captain! Thank you Bergy for everything. The Boston streets will sing your name for generations to come 🖤💛 https://t.co/EK8mQbTTVJ pic.twitter.com/I5G8cgAGcC
— x – The Boston Bastard (@fyea_rtc) July 25, 2023

i didn't ask to cry today but here i am.
thank you so much bergy! thank you for being one of the first players that pulled me into the game of hockey and got me obsessed with it! happy retirement💛🖤 https://t.co/XLEJDsU86z
— dev (@drxwhmmngs) July 25, 2023

The Bruins released a heartfelt tribute to Bergeron on Twitter as the 38-year-old ends his hockey career with six Selke Trophies and an Olympic gold medal.

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Tune into NESN’s “Merçi Patrice” special Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. Boston scheduled a news conference for Bergeron’s retirement at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Bruins Fans React To End Of Patrice Bergeron’s Legendary Career

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