Brad Marchand

By Philip Croucher

Underdog defies odds, leads team to victory, and becomes a hero.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings

80 pages

$17.95Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Brad Marchand, once deemed too small for the NHL, defies expectations by leading the Boston Bruins to a historic Stanley Cup win and scoring a decisive goal for Canada. Known as the 'Little Ball of Hate,' Marchand's journey from underdog to hero is captured through personal interviews and rare photos. Discover how this tenacious forward silenced skeptics and became a fan favorite, despite his controversial reputation. What drives Marchand's relentless pursuit of success, and how did he transform from a player fans loved to hate into a celebrated champion?

From the publisher

He was too small to make it to the National Hockey League, they decided. Brad Marchand has proven them wrong, helping to lead the Boston Bruins to their first Stanley Cup in thirty-nine years and scoring the winning goal for Canada in the deciding game of the 2016 World Cup final. The 5-foot-9-inch, 181-pound forward continues to surprise the skeptics. Marchand, who grew up in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, was named to the nhl All-Star team for the second straight year in 2018. This full-color book features personal interviews with the “Little Ball of Hate,” as well as interviews with family and coaches, and over forty photos of the star.

At a glance