The number 11 now hangs in the rafters above the ice at Canadian Tire Centre.
The Ottawa Senators retired the number of all-time leading team scorer Daniel Alfredsson on Thursday in a celebration of their most popular player ever.
"When the game was big and on the line, it was Alfie who we wanted to have the puck," said retired defenseman Wade Redden as he introduced his longtime teammate. "He was a part of all of the biggest moments in franchise history."
Following a video recapping his career, the crowd erupted as a live camera showed Alfredsson wearing a suit in the locker room area.
There were more cheers when he ditched his jacket in favour of a jersey handed to him by former general manager Randy Sexton.
The noise built to a thunderous crescendo by the time Alfie joined his family on the ice for the ceremony.
"This entire experience has been overwhelming," said Alfredsson. "I'm so glad to be able to enjoy this with you all."
"It's been a long time since I showed up to my first rookie camp in 1995, forgetting my skates in Sweden."
Alfredsson wore Ottawa's "C" from 1999 to 2013, and became the first European-born captain to lead a team to the Stanley Cup final.
He holds the team records for goals (426,) assists (682,) and points (1108.)
Alfie thanked scores of coaches, players, officials and staff who helped him along the way.
Eugene Melnyk was seen wiping away a tear when offered praise.
Alfredsson also endorsed Erik Karlsson as the current captain.
"To the fans and the people of Ottawa: You have been so good to me and my family. I don't know if I can ever possibly thank you enough."
"I will forever be a Senator."