Marchand, Florida Panthers
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MacCallum is the head coach for March & Mill Company Hunters of the Nova Scotia Under-18 Hockey League. Marchand’s outdoor apparel company, March & Mill Company, sponsors the youth hockey team. Marchand volunteered to be behind the bench for the Hunters’ game on Wednesday to allow for MacCallum to be with his family.
Marchand will coach his friend's team, and his presence is intended to honor the girl's memory and raise money for her family.
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand has taken a leave of absence from the team to return home to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he is stepping behind the bench to help a close friend through tragedy.
Brad Marchand temporarily stepped away from the Florida Panthers to support a friend whose daughter died of cancer, serving as a guest coach for a tribute hockey game.