Brad Marchand’s wife breaks silence with heartfelt words after Panthers star wins Stanley Cup away from his family

Brad Marchand has achieved a long-awaited milestone in his career by winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers after 14 years, having first won it with the Boston Bruins in 2011. The six-game victory over the Edmonton Oilers required much more than just athletic effort.

During his time in Florida, Marchand has been away from his family, who live in Boston. The Panthers star left the city where he lived for 16 years and established himself as a star. The pursuit of glory came at a high price but with an even more valuable reward.

Katrina Marchand, Brad’s wife, couldn’t hold back her tears when speaking about the last three months in Boston without her husband, as well as the past 14 years that Florida’s star has fought to reunite with winning the Stanley Cup.

Katrina Marchand’s heartfelt words

“Just recognition, we did it. I’m going to get emotional. Just telling us as a family, we did it. It’s worth it. We did it,” said Katrina, Brad Marchand’s wife, according to NHL.com. Her words are a heartfelt reaction to the achievement her husband accomplished while being away from his loved ones.

A star’s life is not only what happens on the ice, but there are many things behind the scenes that may go unnoticed by the media eye yet are equally significant. Katrina spoke from that perspective, expressing the family sentiment of an unforgettable moment.

Where will Marchand play next season?

Despite the victory over the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, Marchand’s future with the Panthers is not yet guaranteed. His contract expires on July 1, when the 37-year-old forward will become a free agent. General manager Bill Zito has already expressed his desire to keep Marchand on the team, but it remains to be seen if the distance from his family will be a significant factor.