Brad Marchand Helps Friend After Daughter’s Cancer Death

Brad Marchand Helps Friend After Daughter’s Cancer Death

October 30, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

Brad Marchand Supports Friend’s Family, Briefly Leaves Florida Panthers


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Brad Marchand appeared emotional as the Boston Bruins paid tribute to him upon his return to TD Garden while playing for the Florida Panthers. Brad Marchand‘s return was briefly interrupted by a personal commitment.

brad Marchand temporarily stepped away from the Florida Panthers to support a friend, JP MacCallum, whose 10-year-old daughter, Selah Panacci-MacCallum, recently passed away after a battle with cancer.

Coaching and Fundraising Efforts

On Wednesday night, marchand served as the guest coach for the Hunters March and Mill Co., a U18 hockey team based in his hometown of Halifax, nova Scotia, filling in for MacCallum. Marchand is a co-owner of the team.

The event was organized as a fundraiser for the Panacci-MacCallum family, with a jersey autographed by Marchand offered as a raffle prize. marchand shared on Instagram, “Join us for a memorable evening at the ice rink. (Selah) loved hockey with all her heart.”

Impact on Panthers Schedule

Marchand missed the Florida Panthers’ game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice anticipates Marchand will be back in the lineup on Saturday, March 9, 2024, when Florida hosts the Dallas Stars.

Updated: 2024-03-06

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