Norm Maciver is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on September 8, 1964, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Maciver began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Prince Albert Raiders in the 1982-83 season. He played for the Raiders for three seasons before being drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
Maciver made his NHL debut with the North Stars in the 1985-86 season and played for them for four seasons. He then played for the San Jose Sharks, Hartford Whalers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Phoenix Coyotes over the course of his career. Maciver was known for his offensive skills as a defenseman and was a reliable point producer for his teams.
Maciver's best season in the NHL was in the 1992-93 season when he played for the Senators. He scored 17 goals and had 38 assists for a total of 55 points in 83 games. He also had a career-high plus-minus rating of +12 that season. Maciver played in a total of 500 NHL games and scored 55 goals and 150 assists for a total of 205 points.
After retiring from playing professional hockey, Maciver became a coach. He started as an assistant coach for the AHL's Chicago Wolves in the 2002-03 season and was promoted to head coach in the 2006-07 season. He led the Wolves to the Calder Cup championship in the 2007-08 season. Maciver then became an assistant coach for the NHL's Vancouver Canucks in the 2013-14 season and was with the team for three seasons. He then became an assistant coach for the AHL's Rockford IceHogs in the 2017-18 season and was promoted to head coach in the 2019-20 season.
Maciver's hockey career spanned over two decades, and he made a significant impact both as a player and a coach. He was known for his offensive skills as a defenseman and was a reliable point producer for his teams. Maciver's coaching career has also been successful, and he has led his teams to championship victories.
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