BREAKING: Entire Bruins & Panthers Teams Celebrate Brad Marchand Before “Big” Announcement — Wife Reveals She’s 12 Weeks Pregnant with Twins in Hilarious Surprise Moment!
In a rare moment that blended heartfelt emotion with pure comedy, both the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers joined forces to celebrate a man who has meant so much to both franchises — Brad Marchand — before the Panthers’ Eastern Conference Final practice on Monday morning.
Fans, teammates, and media were buzzing about the rumored “big announcement,” but no one could’ve predicted the twist: Marchand’s wife, Katrina, revealed in front of both teams that she is 12 weeks pregnant with twins — delivering the news with a comedic punchline that had the entire locker room in stitches.
The Setup
Before practice began, the players from both teams were gathered on the ice for what they thought was a tribute to Marchand’s leadership and career longevity. After a quick video montage featuring Bruins and Panthers highlights of Marchand’s career, the room turned toward Katrina, who had been asked to “say a few words.”
What happened next will be talked about for years.
The Punchline
Katrina smiled at Brad, then looked at the group and said:
“I just want to say — Brad’s been taking a lot of hits lately, but none as big as the one coming this December… because we’re having twins! And no, he can’t fight both of them at once.”
The room erupted in laughter as Marchand’s jaw dropped in disbelief. Even Panthers coach Paul Maurice was seen wiping away tears of laughter, while Bruins players on hand for the tribute clapped and playfully patted Marchand on the back — some jokingly pretending to give him condolences.
Reactions from the Ice
- Aleksander Barkov: “That’s the hardest I’ve seen Brad hit all year — by news from his wife!”
- Charlie McAvoy, Bruins defenseman: “Honestly, that was the best chirp I’ve ever heard. From his own wife, too. Iconic.”
- Brad Marchand, laughing through it all: “I thought I was coming out here to be honored — not roasted. But I love it. I’m happy… and scared. Mostly scared.”
❤️ A Moment Bigger Than Hockey
In a sport known for toughness and rivalries, it was a rare and beautiful reminder of the humanity behind the helmets. Marchand, who spent 16 seasons with the Bruins before being traded to Florida earlier this year, has always played the game with heart, edge, and emotion. Today, all of that was on display — but with a deeply personal twist.
Now, as the Panthers prepare for their Eastern Conference Final clash, Marchand is preparing for something even more intense: fatherhood times two.
Congratulations to Brad and Katrina Marchand — and best of luck dealing with your newest and possibly most challenging opponents yet!
