Ray Bourque knows he made an error in judgment after being arrested on a drunk driving charge over the weekend.

“For the first time in my life, I find myself in unfamiliar territory. I am not happy about the situation I put myself into on Friday night," the Hall of Fame defenseman said in a statement Sunday, according to The Boston Globe.

Bourque was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and following too closely to another vehicle following a two-car accident in Andover, Mass..

No injuries were reported, and he was released on bail.

The 55-year-old took the blame for his arrest in Sunday's statement, which was released by Celebrity Marketing, Inc., a Boston-based firm run by former Bruins goaltender Cleon Daskalakis.

"I am a very proud person that accepts the responsibility of my actions and have always accepted being in the media eye," Bourque said.

He asked the public to respect his privacy during the legal proceedings.

"I have used this popularity to try and positively impact as many lives as possible. I am happy that no one was hurt in the accident and thank everyone who has reached out in support of my family and me. Please be patient as I go through this process and respect my family and my privacy."

Bourque is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Lawrence District Court.

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