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Boston Bruins’ Rene Rancourt to retire after the season

Rene Rancourt is a living legend in Boston. He’s been the National Anthem singer of the Boston Bruins for 42 seasons now. However, Wednesday the Bruins announced that Rancourt is retiring after this season.

It was a shocking announcement to hear. Rene has been the only anthem singer for the Bruins in my lifetime and many others’ of the Boston fan base. After he sang the National Anthem for Wednesday night’s game against the Canadiens, Rene addressed the media about his decision.

"Mother Nature is calling."

Rene Rancourt addresses his upcoming retirement in a can't-miss press conference (yes, there is singing).