Childhood and Education Journey of Brad Marchand in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brad Marchand. A timeline of key moments.

Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round (71st overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Marchand is known for his skill and competitive edge on the ice.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 11, 1988: Brad Marchand's Birth

On May 11, 1988, Bradley Kevin Marchand was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.

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January 2012: "Little Ball of Hate"

In January 2012, President Barack Obama referred to Brad Marchand as a "Little Ball of Hate", a nickname that he has since embraced.

March 2017: Teammate John-Michael Liles's Description of Marchand

In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand as "He's a guy that you hate playing against but you love having on your team ... He comes to the rink every day wanting to get better."

2017: Limiting Trash-Talking

At the start of the 2017–18 season, Brad Marchand told reporters that he and his teammates were limiting their "chirps" and other trash-talking comments to increase the family-friendly atmosphere of the NHL.

May 2019: Teammate David Backes's Description of Marchand

In May 2019, teammate David Backes called Brad Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]", while then-head coach Bruce Cassidy noted that, although it may appear undisciplined, many of Marchand's tactics are calculated to get under the target's skin.

March 2020: Best and Worst Trash-Talker

In March 2020, Brad Marchand was voted both the best and worst trash-talker in the NHL, with 25.87% of players voting him as the league's best and 10.59% voting him as the worst.

March 2020: NHL season suspension

In March 2020, the NHL suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the season suspension, Marchand had a strong season, compiling 59 assists and 87 points.

September 14, 2020: Sports Hernia Surgery

On September 14, 2020, Brad Marchand underwent sports hernia surgery, with an expected four-month recovery time.

November 2020: Purchased Sports Outfitter Lodge

In November 2020, Brad Marchand and former Bruins teammate Kevan Miller purchased a sports outfitter lodge on Beothuk Lake in Newfoundland, with the intention of offering hunting and fishing expeditions.

May 2022: Hip Surgery

In May 2022, Brad Marchand underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair on both hips.

September 3, 2024: Revealed Off-Season Surgeries

On September 3, 2024, Brad Marchand disclosed that he had undergone three separate surgeries earlier in the 2024 off-season to repair sports hernias in both his groin and abdomen, which he suffered towards the end of the 2023–24 season, along with a torn tendon in his elbow, which he first sustained in the 2023 off-season and which he played through the entire previous 2023–24 season.