by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 25, 2009 09:17 AM

This Thanksgiving, the best story in Boston tells of hard work, perseverance, humility and courage. Patrice Bergeron is still just 24 years old, but he already seems to possess the experience and wisdom of a man twice his age.

"It’s behind me now and I can look forward," Bergeron said yesterday by phone as the Bruins prepared for tonight’s game at Minnesota. "It’s been two long years and I’ve learned a lot. I guess everything happens for a reason."

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