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. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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1983: Overtime Record

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

May 11, 1988: Brad Marchand Born

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

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2005: Won Bronze Medal at World U-17 Hockey Challenge

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

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

On January 2, 2006, the Moncton Wildcats traded Marchand and two draft picks to the Val-d'Or Foreurs in exchange for Luc Bourdon, Jean-Sebastien Adam, and Ian Mathieu-Girard. Marchand's part of the trade went into effect just before the 2006–07 season.

2007: Represented Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship

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

2008: Named Alternate Captain for Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship

In 2008, Brad Marchand represented Canada for the second time at the IIHF World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic, winning a second gold medal. After his performance in 2007, Marchand was named one of four alternate captains for Canada in the 2008 tournament.

September 14, 2011: Bruins Re-Sign Marchand

On September 14, 2011, the Bruins announced that they had re-signed Marchand to a two-year contract. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

2011: First Superstar Form and 2011 Stanley Cup Championship

In 2011, Brad Marchand emerged in superstar like form during the playoffs en route to the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup championship with 11 goals and eight assists.

January 9, 2012: Marchand Suspended for Clipping Sami Salo

On January 9, 2012, Marchand was suspended for five games and fined over $150,000 for clipping Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo, resulting in a concussion for Salo. Marchand and Julien defended the hit, arguing that it was performed in self-defence.

January 2012: Referred to as a 'Little Ball of Hate' by Barack Obama

In January 2012, during the Bruins' visit to the White House, President Barack Obama referred to Brad Marchand as a "Little Ball of Hate", a nickname Marchand 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 value of $4.5 million. This secured his place with the team for the foreseeable future.

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 to the new line-up.

2014: Playoff Berth

In 2014 The Bruins clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2014 after the Bruins' 4-0 victory

September 2015: Married Katrina

In September 2015, Brad Marchand married his wife Katrina.

October 10, 2015: Concussion after 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: Became a Bonafide Star for the Bruins

In the 2015-16 season, Brad Marchand officially became a bonafide star for the Bruins, scoring 37 goals.

February 6, 2016: Overtime Penalty Shot Goal

On February 6, 2016, Brad Marchand scored the first overtime penalty-shot goal in franchise history during a home game against the Buffalo Sabres after Rasmus Ristolainen interfered with his shot.

May 27, 2016: Named to Team Canada's Roster for the 2016 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: Won Gold Medal for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey

In September 2016, Brad Marchand helped win the gold medal for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey.

September 26, 2016: Contract Extension

On September 26, 2016, the Bruins signed Brad Marchand to an eight-year, $49 million contract extension, securing his place with the team until the 2024-25 season.

January 2017: First NHL All-Star Game Selection

In January 2017, after a strong first half of the 2016-17 season, Brad Marchand received his first selection to the NHL All-Star Game, marking a significant career milestone.

March 2017: Teammate Describes Marchand's Playing Style

In March 2017, teammate John-Michael Liles described Brad Marchand as a player 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 Incident

In November 2017, Brad Marchand's habit of kissing opponents began to gain attention during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, when he kissed Leo Komarov on the cheek instead of fighting him.

2017: Limited Trash-Talking Comments

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

January 24, 2018: Suspension for Elbowing

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

October 3, 2018: Ejection from Game vs Washington Capitals

On October 3, 2018, during the Bruins' opening game against the Washington Capitals, Brad Marchand was ejected from the game after instigating a fight with Lars Eller following a post-goal celebration. Marchand received fighting and instigator penalties, as well as a 10-minute game misconduct.

2018: Made Conscious Effort to Stay Out of Trouble

Following suspensions and controversy in 2018, Brad Marchand made a conscious effort to stay out of trouble, citing a desire to prolong his career.

March 31, 2019: Breaks Franchise Record

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

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

In May 2019, teammate David Backes called Brad Marchand "the motor on [the Bruins]", acknowledging his importance to the team.

October 27, 2019: Perfection Line Dominates Against New York Rangers

On October 27, 2019, the "Perfection line" of Bergeron, Marchand, and Pastrňák combined for 13 points against the New York Rangers. Marchand and Pastrňák each had five points, making them the first Bruins teammates since Joe Thornton and Glen Murray on December 28, 2001, to achieve this.

2019: Tied for League Leader in Points

In the 2019 playoffs, Brad Marchand was tied with Ryan O'Reilly of the St. Louis Blues for league leader in points with 23 points recorded.

January 2020: Voted "Dirtiest Player in the League"

In January 2020, Brad Marchand was voted the "dirtiest player in the league" in a poll of NHL players.

March 2020: Voted Best and Worst Trash-Talker in the NHL

In March 2020, Brad Marchand was voted both the best and worst trash-talker in the NHL in a poll of players.

March 2020: NHL Season Suspended Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, the NHL suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the season's interruption, Marchand had become a key playmaker, ranking sixth in the NHL with 87 points and leading the Bruins in assists.

September 14, 2020: Sports Hernia Surgery

On September 14, 2020, Brad Marchand underwent a sports hernia surgery with an expected recovery time of four months, casting doubt on his availability for the start of the upcoming season.

November 2020: Purchased Sports Outfitter Lodge in Newfoundland

In November 2020, Brad Marchand and Kevan Miller purchased a sports outfitter lodge on Beothuk Lake in Newfoundland.

2020: One of the Top-Scoring Left Wings in the NHL

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

January 7, 2021: Named Alternate Captain of the Bruins

On January 7, 2021, Brad Marchand was named alternate captain of the Bruins, alongside David Krejčí, filling the vacancy left by Zdeno Chára's departure.

October 16, 2021: Scores Penalty Shot Goal

On October 16, 2021, during the Bruins' first home game, Brad Marchand scored a goal on a penalty shot, becoming the third player in NHL history to score the first goal of a team's season on a penalty shot.

2021: One of the Top-Scoring Left Wings in the NHL

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

February 9, 2022: Suspended for Six Games

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 recovery time of six months.

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: Named Bruins Captain

On September 20, 2023, Brad Marchand was named captain of the Boston Bruins, succeeding Patrice Bergeron, who had recently retired.

February 13, 2024: Played 1,000th NHL Game

On February 13, 2024, Brad Marchand played his 1,000th NHL game in a 3–2 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming only the eighth player in Bruins history to reach 1,000 games with the team. He also recorded two assists in the game.

September 3, 2024: Underwent Multiple Surgeries

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

October 26, 2024: Scored 20th Overtime Winner

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

March 7, 2025: Traded to Florida Panthers

On March 7, 2025, Brad Marchand was traded to the Florida Panthers, though an injury delayed his debut with the team.

2025: Represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off

In 2025, Brad Marchand represented Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off, a new round-robin competition organized by the NHL. Canada went on to win the game 3-2 in overtime against the United States, during which Marchand played a prominent role in the team's ensuing celebrations.