History of Brad Marchand in Timeline

Brad Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the NHL. Drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006, he is known for his skill and competitive style.

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

1970: Bobby Orr's Record

In 1970, Bobby Orr scored 40 seconds into Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the St. Louis Blues, clinching the Bruins' fourth championship, a record broken by Brad Marchand in 2021.

1983: Most Overtime Goals

In the 2017-2018 season, Brad Marchand scored his 11th regular season overtime goal, passing Glen Murray's record for the most among the Bruins since overtime was reinstated during the 1983–84 season.

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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1990: Bruins First Stanley Cup Finals Appearance Since 1990

In 2011, Marchand's performance helped the Bruins clinch their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1990.

December 28, 2001: Bruins Teammates Reach Milestone

On December 28, 2001, Joe Thornton and Glen Murray were the first pair of Bruins teammates to each put up five points apiece since Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak achieved the same milestone in 2019.

2004: Begins Junior Hockey Career

In 2004, Brad Marchand began his junior ice hockey career when he was drafted by the Moncton Wildcats.

2004: QMJHL Entry Draft

In 2004, Brad Marchand was selected 24th overall by the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL entry draft.

2005: World U-17 Hockey Challenge

In 2005, Marchand competed in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a bronze medal with Team Canada Atlantic.

2005: Ted Nolan Hired as Coach

In 2005, Ted Nolan was hired as the new head coach of the Moncton Wildcats, and he quickly took to Marchand's drive and determination, giving him an extensive role on the team.

January 2, 2006: Trade to Val-d'Or Foreurs

On January 2, 2006, Brad Marchand was traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs from the Moncton Wildcats.

October 2006: Mats Sundin's Penalty Shot

In October 2006, Mats Sundin of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored the first goal of a team's season on a penalty shot, a feat later matched by Brad Marchand.

2006: Drafted into the NHL

In 2006, Brad Marchand was selected by the Boston Bruins in the third round, 71st overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2006: Trade to Val-d'Or Foreurs

In 2006, Brad Marchand was traded to the Val-d'Or Foreurs while the Bruins scouted him and traded with the Islanders to draft him into the NHL.

2006: Bruins Select Marchand in NHL Draft

In 2006, the Boston Bruins selected Brad Marchand 71st overall in the NHL entry draft after trading with the New York Islanders.

October 2007: Signs Entry-Level Contract

In October 2007, Brad Marchand signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

December 17, 2007: Trade to Halifax Mooseheads

On December 17, 2007, Brad Marchand was traded to the Halifax Mooseheads from the Val-d'Or Foreurs.

2007: Trade to Halifax Mooseheads

In 2007, Brad Marchand was traded to the Halifax Mooseheads.

2007: IIHF World Junior Championship

In 2007, Marchand represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Sweden, winning a gold medal.

2007: Playoff drought ends

The 2014-15 season was considered a disappointment as a team, having finished the season with only 96 points in the standings, just two points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the eighth and last playoff spot to miss the playoffs as a result for the first time since 2007

2008: Invited to Bruins Training Camp

After the 2008 QMJHL playoffs, Brad Marchand was invited to the Boston Bruins' summer training camp.

2008: Season with the Providence Bruins

Brad Marchand spent the 2008 season with the Providence Bruins.

2008: End of Junior Hockey Career

In 2008, Brad Marchand's junior ice hockey career ended after playing for three teams between 2004 and 2008.

2008: IIHF World Junior Championship

In 2008, Marchand again represented Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, again winning a gold medal and being named one of the alternate captains for Canada.

October 2009: NHL Debut

In October 2009, Brad Marchand made his NHL debut after spending the 2008-09 season with the Providence Bruins.

October 21, 2009: NHL Debut

On October 21, 2009, Brad Marchand made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins, picking up an assist in a win against the Nashville Predators.

2009: Season with Providence Bruins

In 2009, Brad Marchand played the 2008-09 season with the Providence Bruins, finishing second in scoring among AHL rookies and advancing to the Calder Cup playoffs.

November 3, 2010: First NHL Goal

On November 3, 2010, Brad Marchand scored his first NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres.

2010: Member of the Bruins Starting Roster

In 2010, Brad Marchand became a member of the Bruins' starting roster, playing on the fourth line.

2010: Stanley Cup-Winning Roster

In 2010, Marchand was on the Stanley Cup-winning Bruins roster. By 2023, with the retirements of David Krejčí and Patrice Bergeron, Marchand and Milan Lucic became the last active players from that roster still playing for the team.

March 17, 2011: First NHL Suspension

On March 17, 2011, Brad Marchand received his first NHL suspension, a two-game penalty for elbowing R. J. Umberger.

June 15, 2011: Bruins Return to Rogers Arena since Stanley Cup Finals

On December 14, 2013, Brad Marchand taunted the Vancouver Canucks by kissing his 2011 Stanley Cup championship ring in a game at Rogers Arena, the first time the Bruins returned to the arena since June 15, 2011 game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals.

September 14, 2011: Re-signs with Bruins

On September 14, 2011, the Bruins announced that they had re-signed Brad Marchand to a two-year contract.

2011: Stanley Cup championship

In 2011 Brad Marchand emerged in superstar form in the playoffs en route to the Bruins Stanley Cup championship with 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in all 25 games.

2011: Stanley Cup Win with the Bruins

In 2011, Brad Marchand helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup after being moved to the first line from the fourth line during the playoffs.

January 9, 2012: Suspension for Clipping

On January 9, 2012, Brad Marchand was suspended for five games and fined for clipping Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo, resulting in a concussion for Salo.

January 2012: Obama Refers to Marchand as "Little Ball of Hate"

In January 2012, during the Bruins' visit to the White House after their Stanley Cup victory, President Barack Obama referred to Brad Marchand as a "Little Ball of Hate", a nickname that he has since embraced.

September 7, 2012: Contract Extension

On September 7, 2012, the Bruins extended Brad Marchand's contract for four more years, with an average annual salary of $4.5 million.

September 27, 2013: Collision with Loui Eriksson

On September 27, 2013, during a preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets, Brad Marchand collided with his new linemate Loui Eriksson, struggling to adjust without Tyler Seguin and Jaromír Jágr on the Bruins.

October 2013: Chris Kelly's Penalty Shot

In October 2013, Chris Kelly of the Bruins scored the first goal of a team's season on a penalty shot, a feat later matched by Brad Marchand.

2013: Stanley Cup Finals Appearance

In 2013, Brad Marchand helped the Bruins clinch an appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals.

2013: Game 7 Victory Against the Maple Leafs

In 2013, Marchand won a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was part of a series of game 7 victories against the same franchise.

November 15, 2014: 100th Career NHL Assist

On November 15, 2014, Brad Marchand recorded his 100th career NHL assist in a 2–1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, assisting on a goal by Patrice Bergeron.

2014: Awarded Eddie Shore Award

In 2014, despite personal dissatisfaction with his performance, Brad Marchand was awarded the Eddie Shore Award by the Bruins, recognizing his "exceptional hustle and determination" throughout the season.

2014: Playoffs since 2014

The Bruins' 4–0 victory helped them clinch a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2014

September 2015: Marchand Marries Katrina

In September 2015, Brad Marchand married his wife Katrina.

October 10, 2015: Concussion from Collision with Dale Weise

On October 10, 2015, Brad Marchand suffered a concussion after a collision with Dale Weise of the Montreal Canadiens, causing him to miss two games.

2015: Elbow Surgery

After the 2014-15 season, Brad Marchand admitted to battling an elbow injury since the 2014 playoffs and underwent surgery in the 2015 off-season to repair torn tendons. Also, 98.5 The Sports Hub named Marchand the Bruins' Third Star of the year.

2015: Becomes a bonafide star

During the 2015-16 season, Brad Marchand officially became a bonafide star for the Bruins and for the NHL, scoring 37 goals, 24 assists and 61 points in 77 games played.

February 6, 2016: Overtime Penalty Shot Goal

During a home game on February 6, 2016, Brad Marchand scored the first overtime penalty-shot goal in Bruins franchise history against the Buffalo Sabres.

May 27, 2016: Marchand Named to Team Canada for World Cup of Hockey

On May 27, 2016, Brad Marchand was named to Team Canada's roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, joining his teammate Patrice Bergeron.

September 2016: Marchand Wins Gold Medal at World Cup of Hockey

In September 2016, Brad Marchand helped win the gold medal for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey, solidifying his reputation as a strong skater and goal scorer in addition to an agitator.

September 26, 2016: Contract Extension with Bruins

On September 26, 2016, the Bruins signed Brad Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension, lasting through the 2024–25 season.

2016: Career year

Brad Marchand intended to double down on his consistent offensive production for the 2017–18 season after having a career year in 2016–17, with linemates Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrňák as they started being referred as the "Perfection" line.

2016: World Cup of Hockey Win

In 2016, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the World Cup of Hockey and won.

January 2017: First NHL All-Star Game Selection

In January 2017, Brad Marchand received his first selection to the NHL All-Star Game after leading the Bruins in scoring for the first half of the season.

March 2017: Teammate John-Michael Liles Describes Marchand

In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand as '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'.

November 2017: Kissing Habit

During a November 2017 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brad Marchand leaned in to kiss Leo Komarov on the cheek rather than fighting him, marking the beginning of the observation of his habit of kissing and licking opponents.

2017: Limiting "chirps"

At the start of the 2017-18 season, 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.

January 24, 2018: Suspension for Elbowing Marcus Johansson

On January 24, 2018, Brad Marchand received a five-game suspension from the NHL for elbowing New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson, marking his ninth fine or suspension from the Department of Player Safety.

October 3, 2018: Ejection from Game Against Capitals

On October 3, 2018, in the opening game of the Bruins' 2018–19 season against the Washington Capitals, Brad Marchand was ejected from the game after fighting Lars Eller following a Capitals goal celebration. Marchand received fighting and instigator penalties, as well as a 10-minute game misconduct.

2018: Controversies and effort to stay out of trouble

After a series of suspensions in the 2017-18 season campaign followed by a highly publicized controversy over Marchand's decision to lick his opponents in the 2018 playoffs, the skater made a conscious effort to stay out of trouble during the 2018-19 season.

2018: Top-scoring Left Wing

Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand became one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.

2018: Game 7 Victory Against the Maple Leafs

In 2018, Marchand won a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was part of a series of game 7 victories against the same franchise.

March 31, 2019: Franchise Record for Shorthanded Goals

On March 31, 2019, Brad Marchand scored his 26th shorthanded goal against the Detroit Red Wings, breaking Rick Middleton's franchise record.

May 2019: Teammate David Backes calls Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]"

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.

October 27, 2019: "Perfection Line" Dominates Against Rangers

On October 27, 2019, the "Perfection line" of Bergeron – Marchand – Pastrňák combined for 13 points against the New York Rangers, with Marchand contributing five points.

2019: Stanley Cup Finals Appearance

In 2019, Brad Marchand helped the Bruins clinch an appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals.

2019: Game 7 Victory Against the Maple Leafs

In 2019, Marchand won a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was part of a series of game 7 victories against the same franchise.

2019: Tied for league leader in points

In the 2019 playoffs, Brad Marchand was also tied with Ryan O'Reilly of the St. Louis Blues for league leader in points with 23 points recorded (nine goals, 14 assists).

January 2020: Marchand Voted "Dirtiest Player in the League"

In January 2020, a poll of NHL players declared Brad Marchand the "dirtiest player in the league", with 29 per cent of the vote.

March 2020: Marchand Voted 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 per cent of players voting him as the league's best and 10.59 per cent voting him as the worst.

March 2020: NHL Season Suspended

In March 2020, the NHL suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Brad Marchand was on pace for a second consecutive 100-point season and was concerned about the NHL resuming too quickly after the pause.

September 14, 2020: Sports Hernia Surgery

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

November 2020: Marchand Purchases Sports Outfitter Lodge

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

2020: Top-scoring Left Wing

Between 2018 and 2021, Brad Marchand became one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL.

2020: One of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL

Between 2018 and 2021, Marchand has become one of the top-scoring left wings in the NHL, with his 163 assists and 256 points the most of any skater in the position during the 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons combined.

January 7, 2021: Named Alternate Captain

On January 7, 2021, Brad Marchand was named alternate captain of the Bruins, serving alongside David Krejčí.

October 16, 2021: Penalty Shot Goal

On October 16, 2021, during the Bruins' first home game of the 2021–22 season, Brad Marchand scored a goal on a penalty shot after Ryan Suter was called for holding.

2021: Top-scoring left wings in the NHL

2021: Most Suspended Player in NHL History

During the 2021-22 season, Brad Marchand was suspended a total of nine games, becoming the most suspended player in NHL history, in terms of individual suspensions.

February 9, 2022: Suspension for High-Sticking Tristan Jarry

On February 9, 2022, Brad Marchand received a six-game suspension for roughing and high-sticking goaltender Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

May 2022: Hip Arthroscopy and Labral Repair

In May 2022, Brad Marchand underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair on both hips, with an expected six-month recovery period.

October 27, 2022: Season Debut After Surgery

On October 27, 2022, Brad Marchand made his season debut after recovering from hip surgery, scoring two goals and an assist in a win against the Detroit Red Wings.

September 20, 2023: Marchand Named Bruins Captain

On September 20, 2023, Brad Marchand was named captain of the Boston Bruins, succeeding Patrice Bergeron after his retirement.

2023: Elbow injury sustained

During the 2023 off-season Marchand sustained a torn tendon in his elbow. He played through the entire 2023-24 season with it.

2023: Season Ends After First Round Loss

In 2023, the Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers in the first round of the playoffs, despite holding a 3-1 series lead. Brad Marchand exited the playoffs with 10 points, tied for the most on the Bruins.

February 13, 2024: Marchand Plays 1,000th NHL Game

On February 13, 2024, Brad Marchand played his 1,000th NHL game in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the eighth player in Bruins history to reach this milestone. He also recorded assists on both of Boston's goals in the game.

September 3, 2024: Marchand Reveals Off-Season Surgeries

On September 3, 2024, Marchand revealed he underwent three separate surgeries earlier in the 2024 off-season to repair sports hernias in his groin and abdomen, along with a torn tendon in his elbow.

October 26, 2024: Marchand Scores Overtime Winner

On October 26, 2024, Marchand scored the overtime winner and his first goal of the 2024-25 season against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking his 20th overtime-winning goal and making him the third player in NHL history to reach this milestone.

2024: Game 7 Victory Against the Maple Leafs

In 2024, Marchand won a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was part of a series of game 7 victories against the same franchise.

2024: Contract End Date

On September 26, 2016, the Bruins signed Brad Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension, lasting through the 2024–25 season.

March 7, 2025: Marchand Traded to Florida Panthers

On March 7, 2025, Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a conditional 2027 second-round pick, with the Bruins retaining 50 percent of his contract.

July 1, 2025: Marchand Signs Contract with Panthers

On July 1, 2025, Marchand signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract to remain with the Panthers, foregoing free agency.

2025: Four Nations Face-Off Win

In 2025, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off and won.

2025: Marchand Represents Canada at Four Nations Face-Off

In 2025, Brad Marchand was selected to represent Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off, scoring a goal against Sweden and later being designated an alternate captain in a game against the United States due to Cale Makar's illness. Canada won the final against the United States 3-2 in overtime with Marchand playing on the fourth line.