Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron announces retirement

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Six-time Selke Trophy recipient Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL in a statement posted by the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.

Bergeron, the Bruins' captain for the past three seasons, opted to call it a career one day after his 38th birthday.

"For the last 20 years I have been able to live my dream every day. I have had the honor of playing in front of the bes