Jarrod Skalde is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various other leagues throughout his career. Skalde was born on February 26, 1971, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and began his hockey career playing for the Niagara Falls Flyers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 1987.
Skalde was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Devils during the 1991-92 season, playing in 12 games and recording one assist. Skalde spent the majority of his NHL career playing for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, where he played from 1993 to 1996. During his time with the Mighty Ducks, Skalde played in 118 games and recorded 12 goals and 23 assists.
After leaving the NHL, Skalde played in various other leagues, including the International Hockey League (IHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany. Skalde played for several teams during his career, including the Cincinnati Cyclones, Milwaukee Admirals, and Frankfurt Lions.
Skalde's best season came during the 1995-96 season when he played for the Mighty Ducks. He played in 67 games and recorded six goals and 14 assists for a total of 20 points. Skalde was known for his offensive skills and was a reliable scorer throughout his career.
Skalde retired from professional hockey in 2002 after playing for the Frankfurt Lions in the DEL. After retiring, Skalde became a coach and has coached in various leagues, including the OHL, ECHL, and AHL. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Cyclones in 2003 and was later named head coach of the Cyclones in 2006. Skalde has also coached for the Norfolk Admirals, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and Belleville Senators.
In addition to his coaching career, Skalde has also worked as a scout for the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the AHL's Toronto Marlies.
Overall, Jarrod Skalde had a successful hockey career, playing in the NHL and various other leagues and becoming a respected coach and scout after retiring from playing. He was known for his offensive skills and was a reliable scorer throughout his career.
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