""There will never be another Zdeno Chara," owner Jeremy Jacobs said. "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.""
""This honor is greater than anything I could have imagined when I first came to Boston," said Chara, who joined in 2006 and turned out to be arguably the most impactful unrestricted free agent signing in league history. "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.""
""Zdeno Chara brought with him an unmatched presence, combining size, strength and skill with a leadership style that elevated everyone around him," said Bruins president Cam Neely, who had his No. 8 retired by the Bruins in 2004. "Zdeno set the standard with his professionalism, his legendary work ethic and his fierce competitiveness and he did it all while representing our organization with the utmost class.""
Zdeno Chara will have his No. 33 retired by the Boston Bruins on Jan. 15 prior to a game against Seattle. Chara captained the Bruins to the 2011 Stanley Cup and spent 14 seasons in Boston after joining in 2006. The 6-foot-9 Slovak defenseman won the Norris Trophy in 2009 and helped the team reach the Finals in 2013 and 2019. Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in June and will be inducted in November. He recently rejoined the organization as a hockey operations adviser and mentor. Team leaders praised his skill, leadership, work ethic and community impact.
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