Former NHL Defenseman of 16 Years Has Passed Away at Age 53
We here at Hawks Insider have some very terrible news to share one of the most toughest players to ever hit the ice has passed away today. Bryan Marchment played in 926 NHL games and passed away today in Montreal. He was just 53.
Longtime agent Rick Curran confirmed Marchment's death to The Associated Press. Marchment was attending the NHL draft in Montreal as a scout for the San Jose Sharks.
The cause of death is unknown.
Marchment played 17 NHL seasons from 1989-2006 for 9 NHL teams including the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames.
Marchment was from Scarborough, Ontario and after retirement as a player began working in scouting and other roles for the Sharks since 2007.
Marchment leaves behind a wife, and his son who currently plays for the Florida Panthers forward Mason Marchment, and daughter, Logan.
The NHL and Marchment's former teams issued statements upon the news of his passing.
On behalf of everyone here with Hawks Insider we give our sincerest condolences to the Marchment Family 🙏
