"For the 13th time in Bruins franchise history, a legend's number has been raised to the Garden rafters. Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara had his No. 33 officially retired by Boston on Thursday night, with the Hall-of-Fame blueliner celebrating the festivities with many of his former teammates and friends in an extended ceremony on Causeway Street. Here are seven highlights from Chara's retirement ceremony:"
"Before Thursday's ceremony began in full, the TD Garden video board showcased a video of the MC on the night - former Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference - making the rounds in the North End in an attempt to get in the zone before running the show. There were plenty of cameos and easter eggs during the video, be it running into Patrice Bergeron at Mike's Pastry on Hanover Street."
"Thursday's ceremony kicked off in earnest with several other Bruins legends making their way to their seats in the middle of the TD Garden ice. Seven Bruins greats who already have their numbers enshrined high above the frozen sheet were recognized on Thursday: Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, Johnny Bucyk, Rick Middleton, Willie O'Ree, Terry O'Reilly, and Ray Bourque. Bucyk, 90, received an assist from David Pastrnak, who helped him make his way to center ice as he used a walker."
Zdeno Chara's No. 33 was formally retired at TD Garden with a ceremony that featured former teammates, Bruins legends and family. Andrew Ference served as master of ceremonies and a pre-ceremony video followed him around the North End with cameos including Patrice Bergeron and Adam McQuaid, plus a reference to Ference's 2011 playoff gesture in Montreal. Seven previously retired numbers were acknowledged as legends took seats on the ice. Ninety-year-old Johnny Bucyk was helped to center ice by David Pastrnak while using a walker. The current Bruins roster watched the ceremony from the bench and Chara and his family received thunderous applause.
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