Biography
Paul MacLean, born on March 9, 1958, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is a former professional ice hockey player and coach from Canada. He played as a right winger and is best known for his time in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Winnipeg Jets during the 1980s. MacLean was drafted 4th overall by the Blues in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, and he enjoyed a successful playing career that spanned over a decade.
Throughout his NHL career, MacLean amassed a total of 347 goals and 528 points in 719 regular-season games. He gained recognition for his scoring prowess and playmaking ability, which contributed to his teams’ successes during playoff runs. Notably, he was part of the Detroit Red Wings team that reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1988.
Following his playing career, MacLean transitioned into coaching, taking on roles in various junior and professional leagues. He gained prominence as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings, contributing to their 2008 Stanley Cup victory, and later served as the head coach for the Ottawa Senators from 2012 to 2014. MacLean is remembered for his contributions to the game both on the ice and behind the bench, solidifying his legacy in the world of ice hockey.