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Patrice Bergeron calls for NHL club to return to Quebec

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:47 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Patrice Bergeron calls for NHL club to return to Quebec

Summary

Former Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron expressed his desire to see an NHL team return to Quebec, during an appearance on the "Spittin’ Chiclets" podcast. Bergeron, a lifelong fan of the now-defunct Quebec Nordiques, emphasized the region's passionate hockey fan base. His comments come following his retirement from the NHL, after 19 seasons with the Bruins, marked by significant achievements including a Stanley Cup victory in 2011. Bergeron believes a new franchise would inspire young fans in the area, similar to how he was influenced by local players during his youth.

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•Bergeron retired in July 2023 after 19 seasons in the NHL.
•He led the Bruins to a Stanley Cup in 2011.
•The Quebec Nordiques left in 1995 to become the Colorado Avalanche.
•Bergeron hopes for a team to foster local hockey interest.
•His jersey number 37 will be retired by the Bruins.

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Former Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron was one of the critical elements that helped not only bring the Stanley Cup back to Boston in 2011 for the first time since the early 1970s, but also in their runs to the Stanley Cup Final in 2013 and 2019, though both occasions unfortunately fell just short.Bergeron, who […] The post Former Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron Issues Personal Request To NHL appeared first on HEAVY.
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