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Patrice Bergeron Opens Up About His Retirement Decision

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Austin Sabourin
August 6, 2023  (8:01 PM)
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Last week, hockey fans bid farewell to a true legend as Patrice Bergeron officially announced his retirement after an illustrious 19-season career with the Boston Bruins.

Regarded as one of the finest defensive players of his generation, Bergeron's jersey will soon hang in the rafters, immortalizing his contributions to the franchise.

According to Kevin Dubé of the Journal de Québec, Bergeron made his decision to retire last January. At 38, he felt it was time to heed his body's signals and step away from professional hockey.

"I've spoken with a lot of people over the past year," Bergeron said, "and what always came back was: 'You will know when it's the right time to retire.' I felt it was time to move on."


The veteran forward's motivation to train and play had waned, especially after the Bruins' early exit from the playoffs. Despite his remarkable resilience throughout his career, Bergeron knew the time had come for a new chapter in his life.

As he embarks on his well-deserved retirement, Bergeron leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of players and fans. His incredible journey on the ice will be cherished, and his impact on the game of hockey will be felt for years to come.

Source: Habsfanatics

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