Barry Melrose

Barry James Melrose (born July 15, 1956) is a Canadian–American broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player and head coach. Melrose played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and National Hockey League (NHL).

On October 10, 2023, Melrose retired from his jobs at ESPN and the NHL Network because he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and wanted to spend his time with family.

Career statistics
     Regular season   Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1973–74 Weyburn Red Wings SJHL 50 2 19 21 162 — — — — — 1974–75 Kamloops Chiefs WCHL 70 6 18 24 95 6 1 1 2 21 1975–76 Kamloops Chiefs WCHL 72 12 49 61 112 12 4 6 10 14 1976–77 Cincinnati Stingers WHA 29 1 4 5 8 2 0 0 0 0 1976–77 Springfield Indians AHL 23 0 3 3 17 — — — — — 1977–78 Cincinnati Stingers WHA 69 2 9 11 113 — — — — — 1978–79 Cincinnati Stingers WHA 80 2 14 16 222 3 0 1 1 8 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets NHL 74 4 6 10 124 — — — — — 1980–81 Winnipeg Jets NHL 18 1 1 2 40 — — — — — 1980–81 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 57 2 5 7 166 3 0 1 1 15 1981–82 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 64 1 5 6 186 — — — — — 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 52 2 5 7 68 4 0 1 1 23 1982–83 St. Catharines Saints AHL 25 1 10 11 106 — — — — — 1983–84 Detroit Red Wings NHL 21 0 1 1 74 — — — — — 1983–84 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 16 2 1 3 37 — — — — — 1984–85 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 72 3 13 16 226 — — — — — 1985–86 Detroit Red Wings NHL 14 0 0 0 70 — — — — — 1985–86 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 57 4 4 8 204 — — — — — 1986–87 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 55 4 9 13 170 11 1 2 3 107 WHA totals 178 5 27 32 343 5 0 1 1 10 AHL totals 248 14 40 54 760 11 1 2 3 107 NHL totals 300 10 23 33 728 7 0 2 2 38

Coaching record
Team Year Regular season Postseason G  W  L  T  OTL  Pts Finish  ResultLAK1992–9384393510—883rd in SmytheLost in Stanley Cup FinalsLAK1993–9484274512—665th in PacificMissed playoffsLAK1994–954113217—(33)(fired)—TBL2008–091657—4(14)(fired)—Total 22584108294   1 playoff appearance

References

Other websites

 Pens Universe: 5 Questions with Barry Melrose

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