Overview
- Boston raised No. 33 before the game against the Seattle Kraken, making Chara the 13th player in franchise history with a retired number.
- Chara became the first European player honored with a number retirement by the Bruins.
- His children hoisted the banner as team legends and members of the 2011 championship group attended, with Andrew Ference serving as emcee.
- The 48-year-old served as captain for 14 seasons, won the 2009 Norris Trophy, and led the club to the 2011 Stanley Cup.
- Chara was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025 and now works as a hockey operations advisor and mentor credited by current players for his guidance.