Patrice Bergeron celebrates son's birth, Bruins Twitter community responds hilariously
Patrice Bergeron and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed a baby boy named Zack into the world Wednesday morning, and when the news hit Twitter Wednesday afternoon, the Bruins community on the social media website exploded both with joy and with humor.
New Englanders regard Bergeron nearly as a saint, and baby Bergeron was celebrated accordingly.
Bruins fans and reporters also spent time postulating on the newborn's future as a star hockey player.
Based on his father's excellent defensive ability, Zack Bergeron a lot to live up to on the ice.
Later in the afternoon, Bruins president Cam Neely confirmed in an interview that the new father, who missed morning skate due to the happy occasion, will play in Wednesday night's game against the Flyers.
Congratulations to Patrice and Stephanie Bergeron.
First photo of Zack Bergeron emerges pic.twitter.com/W9MEaitQeO
— Bruins Stats (@bruins_stats) October 21, 2015
The son is born ... RT @DJ_Bean Bruins confirm Bergeron is a new father. Little fella named Zack. pic.twitter.com/BXhsJOa15o
— Matt Kalman (@TheBruinsBlog) October 21, 2015
Zack and Patrice both TBD for game. https://t.co/wed06n8y2n
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) October 21, 2015
Word is that his son is already changing his own diaper. Responsible in his own end. https://t.co/8RVQXME3by
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 21, 2015
