Brad Marchand might still be the "Little Ball of Hate", but he now has another title: Captain of the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins announced Tuesday that the 35-year-old Marchand, who has spent his entire career with the club, has been named the 27th captain in franchise history ahead of the 2023-24 season.
"I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become," Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a statement. "Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron.