Brad Marchand

Ice hockey player, 2011 Stanley Cup champion

Brad Marchand - Ice hockey player, 2011 Stanley Cup champion
Born

May 11th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey in the NHL. Drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006, developed into a key player for the team. Contributed to the Bruins' Stanley Cup victory in 2011. Recognized for a scoring touch combined with an aggressive playing style, leading to multiple All-Star selections. Served as a significant offensive force for the Bruins in subsequent seasons, helping the team to playoff appearances.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011

Selected for the NHL All-Star Game multiple times

Achieved a career-high of 100 points in the 2018-2019 season

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