Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian hockey player. He is the only player in NHL history to win the Selke Trophy six times, which is awarded to the league's best defensive forward. Born in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, on July 24, 1985, Bergeron is widely regarded as one of the best defensive forwards of all time.
Patrice Bergeron loved hockey since he was a kid. He played minor hockey in his hometown of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, before playing major junior hockey for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2001 to 2003. Patrice Bergeron was drafted 45th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He made the immediate jump from junior level to the NHL and joined the Bruins in the 2003-04 season. In his rookie season, Bergeron scored 16 goals and 39 points in 71 games. He also helped the Bruins reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Bergeron continued to improve in his second season, scoring 31 goals and 73 points in 81 games. Bergeron's career was derailed in the 2006-07 season when he suffered a concussion after being hit from behind by Flyers defenseman Randy Jones. Bergeron missed over half of the season, but he returned in time for the playoffs. Bergeron helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in 2011. He scored 22 goals and 57 points in the regular season, and he added 6 goals and 20 points in the playoffs. Bergeron had a breakout season in 2011-12, scoring 22 goals and 64 points in 81 games. He also won the Selke Trophy, awarded to the league's best defensive forward for the first time in his career.
Bergeron continued to be a key player for the Bruins in the following years. He won the Selke Trophy in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2023. He also won the Bruins Three Stars Awards 13 times. In 2023, Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons. He finished his career with 427 goals, 613 assists, and 1,040 points in 1,294 games. Bergeron is a future Hall of Famer, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Bruins history.
Patrice Bergeron Kids
Patrice Bergeron and Stephanie Bertrand are the proud parents of four children. They have three sons, Zach, Noah, and Félix, and one daughter, Victoria. Their oldest son, Zack, was born on October 21, 2015, followed by their daughter, Victoria, in 2017. They welcomed their third son on December 2, 2018, and their fourth child, Félix, on July 8, 2023.
Patrice Bergeron Family
Patrice Bergeron was born to Gerard Cleary, a city foreman, and Sylvie Bergeron, a social worker. He is of both French-Canadian and Irish descent through his father.
Patricе Bеrgеron is married to Stеphaniе Bеrtrand. Patrice Bergeron and Stephanie Bertrand met in 2006 and married in 2013. Stephanie is from Quebec, Canada, and has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Laval University.
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FAQs
A. Patrice Bergeron is the proud father of four children named Zach, Noah, Félix, and Victoria.
A: Patrice Bergeron is currently 38 years old and was born on 24 July 1985. Patrice Bergeron is 6 feet 1 inches (185 cm) tall and weighs 195 pounds (88 kg).
A. Patrice Bergeron has won one Stanley Cup. He won it with the Boston Bruins in 2011.
A: Patrice Bergeron has only played for one team in his NHL career: the Boston Bruins.
A: Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons in 2023.
