Ray Bourque: A Quest Fulfilled His 22-year pursuit of the Stanley Cup now complete, former Bruins and Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday in Denver. ESPN Classic will honor Bourque by presenting Colorado's 3-1 win over New Jersey in Game 7 of the 2001 Stanley Cup Finals this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Bourque milestones User memories Bourque photo gallery Shactman: Bourque Always A Bruin | Analysis Video: News Conference

Ray Bourque spent 20 seasons chasing the Stanley Cup with the Bruins. It took a trade to the Avalanche and a Game 7 win over the Devils before Bourque could hold the Cup as a Stanley Cup champion.

Career Statistics Years Games Goals Assists Points PIM +/- PPG Cups 22 1612 410 1169 1579 1141 528 173 1 COMPLETE CAREER STATISTICS

Remembrances Frei: Father Ice Time At 40, Ray Bourque's game has been reborn. But be warned, the Avs must preserve their timeless treasure. Marrapese-Burrell: Ray continues to shine Ray Bourque's return to Colorado for the 2000-01 season had nothing to do with money writes ESPN.com's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell. Frei: Bourque's last stand ESPN.com's Terry Frei looks at Ray Bourque's 22-year quest for the Cup as it neared completion.

Features Bourque finally gets his Boston farewell It was 385 days after he played his last game as a Bruin that Colorado's Ray Bourque finally got to say goodbye. Frei: Special departure, special return Though he requested the trade, Ray Bourque's return in a Colorado uniform will be welcomed by Boston fans. It's official: Bruins are in ruins ESPN.com's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell says the trade of Ray Bourque signified a new low for the once-proud Boston Bruins. More Classic Bourque