Canadian professional ice hockey player, Brad Marchand recently played his 1000th NHL game on February 13, 2024, becoming only the eighth player in Bruins history to play 1000 games. With his remarkable career journey, people are curious to know about Brad Marchand’s family and personal life.
Marchand born on May 11, 1988, in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada plays as a left winger and captain of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was selected in the third round, 71st overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Although after his 17th year of professional career, Marchand is still giving his best in every match.
Unlike other players, he has stayed in the Boston Bruins his entire career since his draft to the NHL till today.
Throughout his career, Brad has faced several ups and downs. He was suspended a total of nine games in a single season 2021-2022 becoming the most suspended player in NHL history.
Similarly, he has also won several championships with the Boston Bruins and Canada national team including, the Stanley Cup in 2011, the IIHF World Championship in 2016, the World Cup of Hockey Championship in 2016, and more.
Well, with his remarkable career, people are now curious to know about Brad Marchand’s family and personal life.
Brad Marchand Family Background
Marchand was born to Kevin Marchand (father) and Lynn Marchand (mother). He was the oldest of four children while all of his siblings were born in a four-year span.
His father, Kevin was also an ice hockey player who was known as a goon during his junior ice hockey years. During his 40-game span, he was engaged in 40 fights.
Likewise, Kevin received 358 minutes of penalty minutes in only one season. Brad walked in the footsteps of his father to become a hockey player and started playing hockey at the age of two in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
Similarly, Brad was also an aggressive player like his father and often engaged in fights. With an anger issue, Brad also had to take anger management classes as an adolescent.
On the other hand, there is no information regarding his mother, Lynn, and neither his siblings.
Brad Marchand Wife and Kids
Boston Bruins captain, Brad Marchand married his love of life, Katrina in 2015 after five years of relationship.
Besides being known as the wife of Brad Marchand, Katrina is also known for her career as a home designer. The couple have been together since 2011 but it is not known how they first met each other.
The couple welcomed two daughters, Sawyer who was born in 2017, and Rue who was born in 2022.
In addition, Brad also has a stepson from Katrina’s previous relationship whose name is Sloane.
The couple along with their kids are often seen on Brad Marchand’s Instagram where he posts pictures of spending quality time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who are Brad Marchand parents?
Kevin Marchand (father) and Lynn Marchand (mother).
Who is Brad Marchand wife?
Katrina.
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