Marchand: I'll treasure every second of World Cup for the rest of my life

It's been a September to remember for Brad Marchand.

The winger, who entered the month as a hopeful positive contributor for Canada's World Cup effort, was placed on a line with Sidney Crosby and Patrice Bergeron early on and thereby given a prime opportunity by head coach Mike Babcock to thrive on the international stage.

In the end, he scored five goals in six games for the tournament winners - including a shorthanded goal late in Game 2 to clinch the whole thing - and signed a big contract extension with the Boston Bruins in the midst of it all to boot.

It's a run he won't soon forget.

"I'll treasure every second of this for the rest of my life," Marchand told reporters following the on-ice celebration.

The World Cup was a coming out party for Brad Marchand, who said: "The whole thing's been a bit of a whirlwind. It's been a dream come true"

- Eric Duhatschek (@eduhatschek) September 30, 2016

The World Cup win is a nice addition to Marchand's already impressive trophy mantle. The 28-year-old previously won two World Junior Championships and a World Championship with Canada.

"When you watch that flag go up... you know you just won for your country, it's a feeling you can't describe." -@Bmarch63 pic.twitter.com/K37zPZXWHI

- #WCH2016 (@NHL) September 30, 2016

Marchand also won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins and a QMJHL Championship with the Moncton Wildcats.

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