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Wednesday's NHL: Sharks scout, former defenseman Bryan Marchment dies at 53

Associated Press

Montreal — Former NHL defenseman Bryan Marchment died unexpectedly Wednesday in Montreal, his agent said. He was 53.

Longtime agent Rick Curran confirmed Marchment’s death to The Associated Press. Marchment was attending the NHL draft in Montreal as a scout for the San Jose Sharks.

Red Wings forward Darren McCarty, left, fights Sharks defenseman Bryan Marchment during a 2001 game in San Jose, Calif. Marchment died unexpectedly Monday in Montreal. He was 53.

A cause of death was not immediately available.

“It’s a sad day for for me personally, a very sad day for our organization,” said Mike Grier, who was named Sharks general manager on Tuesday.