“It’s a huge honor,” the Bruins captain said.
Bergeron attended the unveiling of the Willie O’Ree Community Street Hockey Rink in 2018 and helped present a $250,000 donation for the refurbishment of other street hockey rinks across Boston.
He also won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2012-13, awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.
Bergeron was second on the Bruins with 48 points in 1,143 regular-season games during 17 NHL seasons, all with the Bruins.
“I’ve been so fortunate to be able to learn from great leaders before me and this award is also a testament to them and the culture that they have created here,” Bergeron said.
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