"This honor is greater than anything I could have imagined when I first came to Boston. I am forever grateful to the Bruins organization for trusting me to lead, to all my teammates past and present, to the fans whose passion and energy made Boston feel like home, and to my family who made everything possible. This moment is not just mine - it belongs to all of us."
"The Rafters are a fitting home for 33, because there will never be another Zdeno Chara,"
"From his skill, size and physical dominance on the ice, to his leadership in the locker room and impact on the Boston community, Zee is a legend of the game and the ultimate Bruin."
The Boston Bruins will retire Zdeno Chara's No. 33 on Jan. 15, 2026 at TD Garden before a 7 p.m. game against the Seattle Kraken. Additional details, including doors open time, fan activations, ceremony start time, and broadcast information, will be released closer to the date. Tickets are available at bostonbruins.com/tickets, and all-inclusive suite rentals for 18–240 guests are offered at bostonbruins.com/suiterentals. Zdeno Chara expressed deep gratitude to the organization, teammates, fans, and family, calling the honor beyond words and saying the moment belongs to everyone. Chara will address the media at TD Garden on Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. Bruins leadership praised his leadership, physical dominance, and community impact.
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