Terry Marchant

{{Infobox ice hockey player

| name = Terry Marchant

| position = Centre

| shoots = Left

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 1

| weight_lb = 205

| played_for = Hamilton Bulldogs
Houston Aeros
London Knights
Baton Rouge Kingfish
Columbus Cottonmouths
Arkansas RiverBlades
Cincinnati Cyclones
Augusta Lynx
Texas Wildcatters
Flint Generals
New Mexico Scorpions
Fort Wayne Komets

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|2|24|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Buffalo, New York, U.S.

| draft = 136th overall

| draft_year = 1994

| draft_team = Edmonton Oilers

| career_start = 1998

| career_end = 2008

}}

Terry Marchant (born February 24, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played in the minor leagues and briefly in Europe.

Career Summary

Marchant began his collegiate career in 1994 with the Lake Superior State Lakers having previously played junior hockey with the Niagara Scenic of the NAHL.{{cite web |title=Terry Marchant|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/73588/terry-marchant|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=August 2, 2020}} Following his strong season in Niagara, he was drafted 136th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. In his sole season in Buffalo, Marchant was named as a Second Team All Star.{{cite web |title=NAHL 1993-94 Award Winners|url=http://nahl.com/history/yearly-awards/awards9394.cfm|publisher=NAHL|language=english|access-date=August 5, 2020}} Despite being a prolific scorer during his time in the juniors, when he arrived at Lake Superior State he focused on becoming a defensive forward.{{cite web |title=Terry soon to follow Todd as Marchants continue hockey tradition|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/terry-soon-to-follow-todd-as-marchants-continue-hockey-tradition/article_d7ccc0e8-7299-5320-bb24-14a5f5254f9f.html|publisher=The Buffalo News|language=english|date=January 23, 1998|access-date=August 9, 2020}} After his junior year however, the team's top scorer Bates Battaglia signed with the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, which allowed Marchant to become more offensive-minded. As a result, in his senior season he led the team in scoring with 39 points in 36 games,{{cite web |title= Lake Superior State Univ.|url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/1792/lake-superior-state-univ./1997-1998?tab=stats|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=August 9, 2020}} whilst being named an alternate captain. As a result of his strong play, he was named to the All CCHA Second Team,{{cite web |title=All-CCHA Teams|url=https://www.augenblick.org/chha/ccha_all.html|publisher=College Hockey Historical Archives|language=english|access-date=August 8, 2020}} as well as being named CCHA Best Defensive Forward.{{cite web |title=CCHA Awards|url=https://www.augenblick.org/chha/ccha_awd.html|publisher=College Hockey Historical Archives|language=english|access-date=August 9, 2020}}

Upon graduating university, Marchant signed with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL,{{cite web |title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/23/sports/transactions-482978.html|work=New York Times|url-access=subscription|language=english|date=October 23, 1998|access-date=August 9, 2020}} who served as the Oilers affiliate team.{{cite web |title=Hamilton Bulldogs Parent Team affiliate history|url=https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_affiliations_child.php?tmi=5998|publisher=HockeyDB|language=english|access-date=August 9, 2020}} With the Bulldogs he scored 20 points in 47 games, as the Bulldogs qualified for the play-offs, ultimately losing in the quarterfinals to the Rochester Americans. His time in Hamilton was short-lived however, as the Oilers released him on September 12, 1999.{{cite web |title=Edmonton Oilers transactions 1997-2003|url=http://www.hockeynut.com/0304/edmtrans19972003.html|publisher=The Hockey Nut|language=english|access-date=August 11, 2020}} Following his release, Marchant signed with the Houston Aeros of the IHL with whom he played during the 1999–00 season. With the Aeros Marchant tallied 24 points in 66 games as the team qualified for the play-offs, losing to the Chicago Wolves in the semi-finals. The following season, Marchant began with the Aeros, playing 6 games. In November 2000 he moved to Europe in order play for the London Knights of the BISL,{{cite web |title=London Knights sign Marchant|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/1017380.stm|publisher=BBC|language=english|date=November 10, 2000|access-date=August 12, 2020}}{{cite web |title= McSorley proud to lead Britain|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/mcsorley-proud-to-lead-britain-6340438.html|publisher=Evening Standard|language=english|date=November 10, 2000|access-date=August 12, 2020}} where he was subsequently joined by former Aeroes team-mate Grant Richison.{{cite web |title=Knights snap up Richison|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/1034038.stm|publisher=BBC|language=english|date=November 21, 2000|access-date=August 12, 2020}} Whilst performing well in the league, the Knights would also find continental success, beating both the Munich Barons and HC Slovan Bratislava in the IIHF Continental Cup. Although Swiss side ZSC Lions would ultimately win the Cup, the Knights would take the silver medal and their performance in the competition was considered to be the best by a British team at the time.{{cite web |title=Superleague needs a higher profile|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/1257049.stm|publisher=BBC|language=english|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=July 8, 2020}}

He returned to North American the following season, signing with the Baton Rouge Kingfish of the ECHL. He scored 21 points in 26 games, before being waived by the team.{{cite web |title=SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21+|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/12/21/SPORTS-TRANSACTIONS-FOR-FRIDAY-DECEMBER-21/8471008910800/|publisher=UPI|language=english|date=December 21, 2001|access-date=August 12, 2020}} He was without a team for only a short time however, as he was picked up a week later by the Columbus Cottonmouths, also of the ECHL.{{cite web |title=SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27+|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/12/28/SPORTS-TRANSACTIONS-FOR-THURSDAY-DECEMBER-27/7851009515600/|publisher=UPI|language=english|date=December 27, 2001|access-date=August 12, 2020}} With the Cottonmouths he registered a further 26 points in 42 games. The following season Marchant remained in the ECHL, moving to the Arkansas RiverBlades where he found he played a more offensive game, scoring 68 points in 72 games. For the 2002–03 season, Marchant signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones,{{cite web |title=Cyclones Sign Pair of Forwards|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/cyclones-sign-pair-of-forwards/n-2344197|publisher=Our Sports Central|language=english|date=October 9, 2003|access-date=August 12, 2020}} with whom he played until February 2004, when he was traded to the Augusta Lynx in exchange for Josh Bennett.{{cite web |title=Cheverie Rejoins Cyclones, Marchant Deal to Augusta for Bennett|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/cheverie-rejoins-cyclones-marchant-deal-to-augusta-for-bennett/n-2999559|publisher=Our Sports Central|language=english|date=February 4, 2004|access-date=August 12, 2020}} His time in Augusta got off to an auspicious start, scoring a hat-trick in his debut game.{{cite web |title=Lynx Sign Marchant For 2004-05 Season|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/lynx-sign-marchant-for-2004-05-season/n-3068492|publisher=Our Sports Central|language=english|date=July 11, 2004|access-date=August 12, 2020}} He finished the season in Augusta, tallying 30 points in 28 games. He began the following season with the Lynx, before being acquired by the Texas Wildcatters, registering 20 points in 33 games.

The following season, Marchant signed for the Flint Generals of the UHL, where he had a career year, leading the team in points with 85 in 76 games.{{cite web |title=UHL - 2005-2006 |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/760/flint-generals/2005-2006?tab=stats|publisher=EliteProspects.com|language=english|access-date=August 14, 2020}} The 2006–07 season saw Marchant return to Flint, he was once again the team's leading scorer before being traded to the Fort Wayne Komets, in exchange for Bogdan Rudenko and Ryan Jorde.{{cite web |title=Former Flint General charged with murder|url=https://www.mlive.com/generals/2009/12/former_flint_general_charged_w.html|publisher=MLive.com|language=english|date=December 27, 2009|access-date=August 12, 2020}} With the Komets he registered a further 15 points in 17 games as the team qualified for the play-offs, ultimately losing to the Rockford IceHogs. In addition to his time in the UHL, Marchant also played 3 games with the CHL's New Mexico Scorpions. Marchant remained with the Komets as the league rebranded itself to the IHL and registered 41 points in 66 games. The team again qualified for the play-offs, beating the Port Huron Icehawks in the Turner Cup finals.

Awards and achievements

NAHL Second Team All-Star (1994)
NCAA (CCHA) Best Defensive Forward (1998)
NCAA (CCHA) Second All CCHA Team (1998)
IHL Turner Cup Champion (2008)

Career statistics

=Regular season and play-offs=

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bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" \| ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" \| ! colspan="5" \| Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" \| ! colspan="5" \| Play-offs
bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM
1993-94 \| Niagara Scenic \| NAHL \| 42	27	40	67	43 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 1994-95 \| Lake Superior State Lakers \| CCHA \| 23	2	5	7	12 \| —	—	—	—	—
1995-96 \| Lake Superior State Lakers \| CCHA \| 36	8	5	13	15 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 1996-97 \| Lake Superior State Lakers \| CCHA \| 38	12	14	26	26 \| —	—	—	—	—
1997-98 \| Lake Superior State Lakers \| CCHA \| 36	17	22	39	24 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 1998-99 \| Hamilton Bulldogs \| AHL \| 47	12	8	20	7 \| 2	1	0	1	0
1999-00 \| Houston Aeros \| IHL \| 66	11	13	24	41 \| 11	4	2	6	4
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2000-01 \| Houston Aeros \| IHL \| 6	1	0	1	4 \| —	—	—	—	—
2000-01 \| London Knights \| BISL \| 29	5	11	16	12 \| 8	4	5	9	4
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2001-02 \| Baton Rouge Kingfish \| ECHL \| 26	8	13	21	20 \| —	—	—	—	—
2001-02 \| Columbus Cottonmouths \| ECHL \| 42	5	21	26	10 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2002-03 \| Arkansas RiverBlades \| ECHL \| 72	21	47	68	66 \| 3	1	1	2	2
2003-04 \| Cincinnati Cyclones \| ECHL \| 45	16	21	37	29 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2003-04 \| Augusta Lynx \| ECHL \| 28	14	16	30	10 \| —	—	—	—	—
2004-05 \| Augusta Lynx \| ECHL \| 15	1	2	3	4 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2004-05 \| Texas Wildcatters \| ECHL \| 33	9	11	20	24 \| —	—	—	—	—
2005-06 \| Flint Generals \| UHL \| 76	31	54	85	58 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2006-07 \| New Mexico Scorpions \| CHL \| 3	0	0	0	4 \| —	—	—	—	—
2006-07 \| Flint Generals \| UHL \| 48	18	29	47	36 \| —	—	—	—	—
bgcolor="#f0f0f0" \| 2006-07 \| Fort Wayne Komets \| UHL \| 17	7	8	15	24 \| 10	4	5	9	6
2007-08 \| Fort Wayne Komets \| IHL \| 66	17	24	41	36 \| 9	3	3	6	12
ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" \| IHL totals ! ALIGN="center" \| 138 ! ALIGN="center" \| 29 ! ALIGN="center" \| 37 ! ALIGN="center" \| 66 ! ALIGN="center" \| 81 ! ALIGN="center" \| 20 ! ALIGN="center" \| 7 ! ALIGN="center" \| 5 ! ALIGN="center" \| 12 ! ALIGN="center" \| 16
ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" \| ECHL totals ! ALIGN="center" \| 261 ! ALIGN="center" \| 74 ! ALIGN="center" \| 131 ! ALIGN="center" \| 205 ! ALIGN="center" \| 163 ! ALIGN="center" \| 3 ! ALIGN="center" \| 1 ! ALIGN="center" \| 2 ! ALIGN="center" \| 2 ! ALIGN="center" \| 0

Personal life

Terry is the younger brother of fellow hockey player and Stanley Cup champion Todd Marchant. Together they previously ran the Todd Marchant Hockey School at the Northtown Center in Amherst, New York.{{cite web |title= Marchant stays busy in retirement from NHL |url=https://www.amherstbee.com/articles/marchant-stays-busy-in-retirement-from-nhl/|publisher=Amherst Bee|language=english|date=July 31, 2013|access-date=August 14, 2020}}

Marchant now has 4 daughters McKenna, Emerson, Avery, and Reese. Since 2014 he has lived in Houston, Texas.