Don MacLean is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various other leagues throughout his career. Born on April 14, 1974, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, MacLean began his hockey career playing for the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Owen Sound Platers in the early 1990s.
MacLean was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Kings during the 1995-96 season, playing in 12 games and scoring one goal. Over the next few seasons, MacLean bounced between the Kings and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lowell Lock Monsters.
In 1998, MacLean was traded to the New York Rangers, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Dallas Stars in 2000. He played in just 10 games for the Stars before being traded again, this time to the Boston Bruins. MacLean played in 18 games for the Bruins during the 2000-01 season, scoring two goals and two assists.
After his stint with the Bruins, MacLean played for several minor league teams, including the Providence Bruins, the Utah Grizzlies, and the Manitoba Moose. He also played in Europe, spending time with teams in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
MacLean retired from professional hockey in 2007, finishing his career with 18 goals and 18 assists in 182 NHL games. He also had 163 goals and 163 assists in 472 AHL games and 70 goals and 70 assists in 186 International Hockey League (IHL) games.
In addition to his professional career, MacLean also represented Canada in international competition. He played for Canada at the 1994 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he helped the team win a gold medal. He also played for Canada at the 1997 IIHF World Championships, where the team won a silver medal.
After retiring from hockey, MacLean worked as a scout for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and as an assistant coach for the OHL's Owen Sound Attack. He also worked as a hockey analyst for various media outlets, including TSN and Sportsnet.
Overall, Don MacLean had a successful hockey career, playing at the highest level of the sport and representing his country on the international stage. While he may not have been a superstar player, he was a solid contributor and a valuable member of the teams he played for.
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