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Bryan Marchment – a former NHL defenseman and the father of the current Florida Panthers forward Mason Marchment † has been wiped out, the league announced on Wednesday.
He was 53 years old.
No cause of death has been announced at this time.
“The National Hockey League mourns the p*ing of San Jose Sharks scout and former NHL player Bryan Marchment,” the league said in a statement.
“Our deepest condolences go out to his family, the Sharks organization and Bryan’s many friends, former teammates and fans.”
Selected 16th overall in the 1987 draft, Bryan made his NHL debut at age 19 for the Winnipeg Jets.
The defender played a total of 17 seasons in the NHL… including stops with the Oilers, Sharks, Whalers, Blackhawks, Lightning, Avalanche, Maple Leafs and Flames.
After retiring from the Flames in 2006, Bryan became a scout for the Sharks in 2007 and attended the NHL draw when he unexpectedly walked out, according to the league.