Bryan Marchment is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 17 seasons. He was known for his physical style of play and his ability to deliver hard hits on opposing players.
Marchment began his professional career in 1987 when he was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Jets for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1989. He spent four seasons with the Blackhawks before being traded to the Hartford Whalers in 1993.
Marchment played for the Whalers for one season before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 1994. He played for the Oilers for two seasons before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1996. He spent one season with the Lightning before being traded to the San Jose Sharks in 1997.
Marchment played for the Sharks for six seasons and was known for his physical play and his ability to shut down opposing players. He was also a key member of the Sharks' penalty-killing unit and was often used in important defensive situations.
In 2003, Marchment was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, where he played for one season before being traded to the Calgary Flames in 2004. He played for the Flames for two seasons before retiring from professional hockey in 2006.
Throughout his career, Marchment was known for his physical play and his ability to deliver hard hits on opposing players. He was also a solid defensive player and was often used in important defensive situations. Despite his physical style of play, Marchment was also a skilled player and was able to contribute offensively when needed.
Marchment finished his NHL career with 186 points (40 goals, 146 assists) and 2,307 penalty minutes in 926 regular-season games. He also played in 78 playoff games, scoring 10 points (two goals, eight assists) and accumulating 238 penalty minutes.
After retiring from professional hockey, Marchment worked as a scout for the Sharks and later as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is currently a scout for the Vegas Golden Knights.
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