Team Canada's Head Coach Jon Cooper Issued A Surprising Statement Regarding Brad Marchand
is a controversial player in the NHL for his hi-jinks, but he's known for his stellar play around the league. Now, playing for Canada under Coach Jon Cooper, he's earned his respect.
Typically in the Atlantic Division, you'd see Brad Marchand and Head Coach Jon Cooper as enemies.
The Bruins and the Lightning have experienced fierce competition against one another. Now, with the Four Nations Face Off, the two are compatriots in a battle for international renown.
Canada has won one game in OT, and lost one to the United States, last night in a fierce battle.
Afterward, Cooper would be asked how he felt about the Bruins Captain.
Marchand's earned his praise as a team-first player. A trait that has defined his career since he arrived in Boston during the 2009 season.
Last night he wouldn't show up on the scoresheet, but he'd do all he could posting 2 shots on goal, 1 block, 1 takeaway, and playing 16 shifts.
He'd play 8:23 TOI against Team USA and his teammate Charlie McAvoy. He and the rest of Canada will have a chance to prove their salt against Finland tomorrow at 1 PM.
If they can leap Finland, they can find themselves in a rematch with the USA which has been running hot the entire Four Nations tournament.
With hope, Marchand's "heart shaped like a maple leaf" can be a huge factor in overcoming Kevin Lankinen, Aleksandr Barkov, and Mikko Rantanen.
This season Marchand's delivered 44 points for the Bruins (20 G, 24 A) in 57 games for the Bruins.
Could he tally a goal and push the Canadians forward into the final after tomorrow?
