Bryan William Marchment was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.
He was born on May 1, 1969, in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada.
The former NHL defenceman Bryan Marchment died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 6, 2022, at age 53 in Montreal.
His death was confirmed by the San Jose Sharks on Twitter.
“The San Jose Sharks are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of longtime scout and NHL veteran Bryan Marchment”.
“Bryan’s lifelong love of hockey was unparalleled, and he was amongst the most dedicated, physical and fiercest players ever to play the game,” the Sharks wrote.
Marchment obituary and memorial service are yet to be announced by the family.
Bryan Marchment played 17 NHL seasons from 1989-2006 with Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames.
Marchment had been working in scouting and other roles for the Sharks and their American Hockey League affiliate since 2007.
He was known for playing with an edge, and sometimes going over it. He is 31st overall in career NHL penalty minutes with 2,307. Marchment was suspended 13 times by the league in his first 12 NHL seasons.
Marchment is survived by his wife Kim, son Mason, a forward with the Florida Panthers, and daughter Logan.