# Zdeno Chára farewell exhibition match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zdeno-chra-farewell-exhibition-match
> Updated: 2026-08-21T03:58:18.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Zdeno Chára held his career farewell exhibition match, ‘Zee’s Final Shift’, on August 21 at the Pavol Demitra Ice Hockey Stadium in Trenčín, Slovakia. The event took place before a sold-out crowd.

Team Boston defeated Team World with a final score of 13-8. The matchup featured international stars including Jaromír Jágr, Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrňák, Milan Lucic, Anže Kopitar, and Marián Hossa. A significant highlight of the match occurred when Chára played alongside his sons, Brian and Zack, both of whom scored during the game. Chára also recorded a goal during the match.

During the event, Chára recreated his NHL record-setting hardest shot, reaching 108.8 mph. The evening also served as a charity initiative for schools in Slovakia.

The event was characterized by high emotion, including a tribute to Chára’s late father, Zdeněk, who passed away in April. Reflecting on the homecoming, Chára expressed his gratitude and emotion regarding the opportunity to return to the ice where his professional journey began. Following the game, Chára stated, ‘It’s amazing, great. Thank you to the audience for coming; I appreciate it, and I’m incredibly grateful for it.’

In an emotional conclusion to his professional career, the Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion left his skates on the ice and walked off the rink accompanied by his twin sons.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Zdeno Chára holds farewell exhibition game in Trenčín

NHL legend Zdeno Chára held a star-studded farewell exhibition game in Trenčín, Slovakia, featuring hockey icons like Jaromír Jágr and Ray Bourque to celebrate his illustrious career.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdeno-chra-holds-farewell-hockey-game-in-trenn

### 2026-08-18: Zdeno Chára to host NHL legends in farewell exhibition match in Trenčín

Hockey legend Zdeno Chára will host a star-studded farewell exhibition match, ‘Zee’s Final Shift,’ in Trenčín, Slovakia, featuring NHL icons like Jaromír Jágr and David Pastrňák.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdeno-chra-to-hold-career-farewell-exhibition-match-in-trenn

### 2026-08-14: Zdeno Chara farewell game to feature Boston Bruins legends in Slovakia

Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara will be honored with a farewell game, ‘Zee’s Final Shift,’ in Trenčín, Slovakia, featuring numerous NHL alumni and 2011 Stanley Cup champions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdeno-chara-farewell-game-to-feature-boston-bruins-legends-in-slovakia

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