Zdeno Chara hosts farewell game featuring Bruins legends in Slovakia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Zdeno Chara's farewell game, titled 'Zee’s Final Shift', is set for August 21 in Trenčín, Slovakia. The event will feature 21 former and current Boston Bruins players, including Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak, celebrating Chara's career. Current Bruins coach Marco Sturm will also participate. A variety of hockey legends, including Jaromír Jágr and Marián Hossa, will join in honoring Chara, who served as captain for 14 seasons. The match will be held at the Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium, where Chara began skating at a young age.
- •The farewell game is scheduled for August 21 at noon ET.
- •Tim Thomas will coach Team Boston, with Jaroslav Halak starting in goal.
- •Brad Marchand withdrew due to surgery and is replaced by Jozef Stumpel.
- •Event includes a mix of Bruins championship players and international stars.
- •Instagram will provide additional behind-the-scenes content for the event.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Legends Reuniting For Zdeno Chara’s Final Game In Slovakia
"Zdeno Chara is bringing generations of Bruins legends together for one final game in his hometown.
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