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Marchand: I'll treasure every second of World Cup for the rest of my life

Kevin Sousa / USA TODAY Sports

It's been a September to remember for Brad Marchand.

The winger, who entered the month as a hopeful positive contributor for Canada's World Cup effort, was placed on a line with Sidney Crosby and Patrice Bergeron early on and thereby given a prime opportunity by head coach Mike Babcock to thrive on the international stage.

In the end, he scored five goals in six games for the tournament winners - including a shorthanded goal late in Game 2 to clinch the whole thing - and signed a big contract extension with the Boston Bruins in the midst of it all to boot.

It's a run he won't soon forget.

"I'll treasure every second of this for the rest of my life," Marchand told reporters following the on-ice celebration.

The World Cup win is a nice addition to Marchand's already impressive trophy mantle. The 28-year-old previously won two World Junior Championships and a World Championship with Canada.

Marchand also won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins and a QMJHL Championship with the Moncton Wildcats.

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