Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand won't be enjoying within the Winter
Classic on Fri as he serves the primary game of a three-game suspension the
league issued on Wed for clipping Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.
On Thursday, Marchand apologized for his actions that will keep him out
of the NHL's annual outdoor game and for putting his team shorthanded.
"I just want to acknowledge the situation that I've put my team in
for being undisciplined and affecting the game for them, and for taking away
the excitement for the fans being a part of this rivalry," Marchand said.
"And then also for affecting this game for myself and putting myself in a
situation to not be a part of this."
"I want to apologize and I truly am sorry to everyone about the
situation. It was not my intent to make a hit or try and injure anyone on that
play."
Marchand also apologized for putting his team down another man when they
are already dealing with injuries, including a major one to forward David
Krejci who will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks due to an
undisclosed upper body injury.
"I respect the decision that the League has made and I'm going to
live with it," Marchand added.
Marchand has been one of the Bruins' top players this season with 15
goals and 11 assists in 34 games.
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