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He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, achieving this milestone with a Stanley Cup victory in 2011.
15 Interesting Facts About Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian hockey legend known for his exceptional two-way play, six Selke Trophies, a Stanley Cup, and two Olympic gold medals during his 19-season career with the Boston Bruins.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#23
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy a record six times, awarded to the NHL's best defensive forward.
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He served as the captain of his long-time NHL team from 2021 until his retirement.
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He was drafted 45th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
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He scored his first NHL goal against the Los Angeles Kings on October 18, 2003.
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He tallied 61 points in 68 games for the Providence Bruins during the 2004–05 NHL lockout season.
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He scored two goals, including the Stanley Cup-winning goal, in Game 7 of the 2011 Finals.
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He played through a punctured lung, separated shoulder, broken rib, and broken nose during the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He scored his 200th career goal against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford on February 23, 2015.
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He played in his 1,000th NHL game, all with the same franchise, on February 5, 2019.
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He recorded his 1,000th career point with an assist on a goal by longtime linemate Brad Marchand.
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He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2026.
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His #23 jersey was retired by his junior team, the St-François Blizzard, on September 15, 2025.
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He holds the NHL record for being nominated for the Frank J. Selke Trophy for 12 consecutive seasons.
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He became the first player in history to win the IIHF World Championship before the IIHF World U20 Championship.
About Patrice Bergeron
Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian former ice hockey centre who played his entire 19-season NHL career with the Boston Bruins, serving as captain from 2021 until his retirement in 2023. Renowned for his exceptional two-way play, he is a six-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, an NHL record, and a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup in 2011 and two Olympic gold medals.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2011
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Frank J. Selke Trophy (6-time winner)
2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2023
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Member of the Triple Gold Club
2011
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Olympic Gold Medalist (2-time winner)
2010, 2014
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IIHF World Junior Championship Most Valuable Player
2005
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Patrice Bergeron.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 23
Status: Retired
Age: 40 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 427
Assists: 613
Points: 1040
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2003
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Acadie–Bathurst Titan Boston Bruins Providence Bruins HC Lugano
Patrice Bergeron played for 4 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Boston Bruins in 2003.