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Tickets remain on sale for the 25th Annual Tradition, hosted by The Sports Museum at TD Garden, set for Thursday, November 19—just one week away. The museum has confirmed the full slate of honorees and presenters for the event.
Dana Barros, formerly of the Boston Celtics, will be awarded the Basketball Legacy Award, with Jackie MacMullan presenting. Legendary NCAA coach Jim Calhoun will accept the College Basketball Legacy Award, presented by Kemba Walker. Derek Lowe, a former Boston Red Sox pitcher, will receive the Baseball Legacy Award, while Andre Tippett of the New England Patriots will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Dante Scarnecchia.
Three members of the Boston Fleet hockey team will also be recognized with Special Achievement Awards: goaltender Aerin Frankel, along with defensemen Megan Keller and Haley Winn. Additionally, Special Achievement Awards will go to two current Boston Bruins and Team USA players, Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman.
Attendees with tickets will have a unique chance to celebrate New England's most decorated athletes and sports figures. The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception on the TD Garden arena floor, featuring premium food stations, a silent auction, and opportunities to mingle with honorees and special guests. Later, guests will enjoy a talk-show-style awards program where honorees share personal stories and memorable moments from their careers.
Bergeron's No. 37 to Be Retired
The Boston Bruins have released further details about their plans to honor former captain and forward Patrice Bergeron (2003–2023) with a number retirement ceremony before the team faces the Colorado Avalanche on Dec. 1 at TD Garden. The event will celebrate Bergeron's remarkable 20-year career with the Bruins and his legacy as one of Boston's most beloved athletes.
Prior to the ceremony, the Bruins will host an Alumni Gold Carpet Entrance, welcoming back team legends. Starting at 4:00 p.m. at The Hub on Causeway, the gold carpet arrival will give fans a chance to see their favorite Bruins as they return to TD Garden for the celebration. The on-ice ceremony to retire Bergeron's No. 37 is scheduled to begin at approximately 6:10 p.m., and fans are strongly encouraged to be seated by 6:00 p.m.
Boston Bruins alumnus and fellow 2011 Stanley Cup champion Andrew Ference will host the pregame ceremony. All ticketed fans will receive an exclusive Patrice Bergeron bobblehead commemorating his career. Before the ceremony, fans with a valid ticket to the Dec. 1 game can purchase tickets to the official pregame party, "Before the Banner: Celebrating No. 37," a special event at Banners Kitchen & Tap beginning at 2:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy an up-close view of Bruins alumni before they hit the Gold Carpet. Bergeron's No. 37 will become the 14th number raised to the TD Garden rafters.
Bruins Riding High
Boston's win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday extended their win streak to four games, and coincidentally, Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of those four victories. Jeremy Swayman was stellar in goal with 40 saves versus the Panthers, improving his record to 9-3-1 with a 2.21 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage.
Tonight (Thursday, 7:00 p.m.), the Bruins begin a three-game homestand by hosting the Montreal Canadiens in their first game wearing their new jerseys. On Saturday (7:00 p.m.), the Minnesota Wild provide the opposition, followed by a visit from the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday (7:00 p.m.) to close out the homestand. A single road game in Detroit against the Red Wings will take place on Wednesday (7:30 p.m.).
Originally reported by chelsearecord.