The death of Bryan Marchment at the age of 53 has rocked the sporting world. Numerous tributes and obituaries are flowing on social media following the announcement of his death.
The Canadian former ice hockey player had a career spanning over two decades and was an integral player for the teams he played for. Here is a small biography of the deceased ice hockey player.
Bryan Marchment Death From An Illness
Former Canadian ice hockey defenceman Bryan Marchment passed away on June 6, 2022, at the age of 53. The cause of his death has yet to be revealed.
Marchment’s death was announced by Kevin Weekes, a Multimedia Broadcaster Analyst for ESPN. The hockey insider tweeted on Thursday morning announcing the death of the former San Jose Sharks player.
Bryan Marchment was born on May 1, 1969, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He took his last breath in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Marchment played in the NHL for almost two decades. He started his NHL career in the 1988-89 season for Winnipeg Jets and went on to play for teams such as Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Calgary Flames.
The Canadian player retired from professional ice hockey and NHL after the 2005-6 season for Calgary Flames. After his retirement, Marchment worked as a scout for San Jose Sharks at the NHL level and also as a part-time coach.
Bryan Marchment Son Mason Marchment & Wife Kim Marchment
Bryan Marchment was married to Kim Marchment and the couple was parents to two children, a son Mason and a daughter Logan.
There are not many details about the wife of the former ice hockey player Bryan Marchment. Kim has maintained a distance from the limelight and has been secretive about her personal life and public image. However, she is occasionally present in her son Mason’s games, cheering for him.
Mason Marchment followed the footsteps of his father and chose to play professional ice hockey. He signed a contract with Toronto Maple Leafs to an American Hockey League contract in 2016 and played for Toronto Marlies before being called up by Maple Leafs to make his NHL debut against the Winnipeg Jets in January 2020. He played four games for the Maple Leafs in the 2019-20 season.
Marchment was signed by Florida Panthers in November 2020 and played 33 games in the 2020-2021 season for the Panthers. In the 2021-22 season, he played 54 games and scored 18 goals for the Panthers in the NHL.
Bryan Marchment Net Worth
The exact net worth of the former Canadian ice hockey player Bryan Marchment is currently unknown. However, it is estimated that the San Jose Sharks scout was worth around $15 million at the time of his death.
According to sources, Marchment earned $19,261,938 as NHL Fortune during his professional playing career. His salary in the first season playing the NHL was estimated to be $67,366.
Marchment earned a respectable amount as a player in his NHL career. He has earned as much as $3 million per year in the 2002-3 season. He also earned various sign and in-game performance bonuses.
Moreover, Bryan was also a scout for San Jose Sharks for over a decade. Though his earnings as a scout are not disclosed, looking at his legendary career and veteran status, it is safe to say that he earned a handsome sum of money in his scouting career.
The death of the Canadian ice hockey player has rocked the sporting world. Bryan Marchment will forever be missed.