The Boston Bruins announced on Wednesday that Brad Marchand has been named the team captain, replacing Patrice Bergeron who retired on July 25 after a 19-year NHL career with Boston.
“I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,” Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a statement. “Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. He is ready for this opportunity and our whole team will learn from his competitive nature and tenacity. I am confident he will represent our organization with heart and grit.”
Marchand has played all 15 of his NHL seasons with the black and gold, and is eighth in games played (947), fourth in game-winning goals (71), sixth in goals (372), ninth in assists (490), and seventh in points (862). In the playoffs the third round winger who was picked 71st in the 2006 draft is a 2011 Stanley Cup Champion, fifth in postseason games played (146), second in goals (53), fourth in assists (75), and second in points (128). He is the 27th captain in Boston Bruins history, that includes seven Hockey Hall of Famers and seven players who have had their number retired by the club.
Boston opens their new season this coming Sunday with a preseason game against the New York Rangers. The season opener is October 11 at TD Garden against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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