Boston Bruins fan favourite Patrice Bergeron makes an official return to hockey
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Boston Bruins' former fan-favourited, Patrice Bergeron, has officially confirmed his return to hockey, but this time, he's in a new role.
Patrice Bergeron was a long-time Boston Bruins legend and an iconic captain for this Original Six franchise.
Within 2003 to 2023, this impeccable forward was a constant for the Bruins, with the iconic forward playing in a massive role for Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup Championship.
This former fan-favourite announced his retirement following his 2023 NHL campaign, where he would later state a year later that he is extremely happy in retirement.
Although Bergeron's professional hockey career came to an end, fans were extremely hopeful that this legend would take on a new role in the game of hockey somewhere.
Luckily for Bruins fans, Bergeron has officially begun a new role in hockey for the 2025/26 season.
Former Boston Bruins captain, Patrice Bergeron, officially set to begin a new role in hockey for the 2025/26 season
La Poche Bleue podcast officially announced that the Boston Bruins' former forward, Patric Bergeron, will be one of the several contributors heading into the 2025/26 season.
This was announced by their official social media page, via «X», on Tuesday, August 19.
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Due to Bergeron's experience, knowledge, and relationships with those in the National Hockey League, this could be an extremely enjoyable experience for fans.
However, given that Bergeron is quickly making his appearance back into the hockey world just a couple years in retirement, fans are speculating that this former Bruin may just find a bigger opportunity within the sport.
This could be the former captain taking a role in front office somewhere, or even on a coaching staff.
Although it is uncertain what the future holds for this former fan-favourite, Boston fans are extremely excited to see Bergeron back on the big screen.
Do you think that Boston Bruins' former Patrice Bergeron will eventually work in front office or as coaching staff within National Hockey League?
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| Yes | 154 | 74.4 % |
| I hope so | 45 | 21.7 % |
| No | 3 | 1.4 % |
| I doubt it | 5 | 2.4 % |
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