Patrice Bergeron Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named MVP at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2005
• Won a gold medal with his team at the 2012 Spengler Cup
• Won a gold medal with the Canadian ice hockey team at the 2004 World Championships in the Czech Republic
• During his time in minor hockey, he was mostly an A and AA player
• Quote: "I take pride in looking after the little details in the game․ I know that sometimes it goes unnoticed, but I'm okay with that․ My teammates see it, and that's all that matters to me․"
• A Canadian hockey player, he made his Olympic debut at the 2010 Vancouver games
• Particularly known for his skill as a two-way forward
• Cited his favorite NHL player as three-time Olympian Joe Sakic
• Tried to teach himself how to play the guitar, but eventually gave up on the online lessons in favor of hiring an instructor
• While he was growing up, the Quebec Nordiques were his favorite NHL team