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Panthers’ Brad Marchand Returns to Halifax to Coach U18 Team After Friend’s Daughter Dies

He is expected to rejoin Florida for Saturday’s home game.

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Oct 23, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Marchand took a brief leave from the Panthers, missing the Oct. 28 3-2 loss to the Ducks, to support longtime trainer JP MacCallum in Halifax.
  • He served as a guest coach for the March & Mill Co. Hunters on Oct. 29 against the Halifax Macs as the game doubled as a fundraiser for the MacCallum family.
  • Fundraising efforts included a raffle for a signed Marchand jersey, in-arena donations such as a bake sale and 50-50 draw, and an online link shared by the league.
  • NSU18HL president Paul Graham commended the show of support, calling it emblematic of Nova Scotia’s tight-knit hockey community.
  • Former NHLer Andrew Bodnarchuk launched a GoFundMe that has surpassed C$100,000 and returned to help coach in MacCallum’s absence, while Marchand is a co-owner and primary sponsor of the Hunters.