Patrice Bergeron cheers on and sends positive vibes to Brad Marchand ahead of Stanley Cup finals
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While the seasons change, the bond between Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand remains a constant source of inspiration. The duo were teammates in the Boston Bruins from 2009-2023 and also won the Stanley Cup together in 2011.
Fourteen years down the line, Bergeron is hoping Marchand achieves victory with the Florida Panthers. The former NHL star reflects on memories with Bergeron and cheers him on as he advances to the last few games of the season.
Patrice Bergeron is supporting Brad Marchand in the
Stanley Cup Finals
With the
Florida Panthers
winning Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals,
Bill Marchand
has cemented his position in the league. While many ardent supporters rally behind him, one of them include his former Bruins teammate, Patrice Bergeron.
While the latter has retired from the NHL, he continues to cheer on Marchand and closely follow the matches.
In a recent interview with NHL.com the former
Boston Bruins
star opened up about his support for Marchand. He shared, 'It's kind of weird seeing him in Florida red, not Bruins black-and-gold. Otherwise, he's the same competitive difference-maker I played with for so many years. It's amazing, and I'm loving it."
Patrice Bergeron
also showered praises on Marchand's skillsets in the sport and shared, 'Am I surprised at how productive he is, how influential he's been in these playoffs? Not in the least.
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Not for a minute. This guy is one of the hardest-working guys you'll ever find. He's so competitive. When people start doubting him, he thrives on that. You're seeing that out of him right now. Tell him he can't do something or that he's slowing down, and it just motivates him.
' Bergeron further added, 'He embraces the whole experience. He loves it."
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Recalling the time they had spent together, he also shared, 'We'd go for lunch and stuff. His oldest daughter and my daughter are in the same dance class. I miss him, but I'm also a bit envious of him chasing the Cup. It's funny -- people will come up to me and ask if I'm cheering for the Oilers or Panthers. My answer is always the same -- I tell them I'm cheering for 'Marshy.' And I am. I'm his biggest booster right now. I'm cheering for him.
I'm trying to send him positive vibes.'
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