Paul MacDermid was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 14, 1963, in Chesley, Ontario, Canada. MacDermid started his professional career in 1981 when he was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft.
MacDermid played for several teams during his NHL career, including the Jets, Hartford Whalers, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was known for his physical style of play and was often used as an enforcer on the ice. MacDermid was a tough player who was not afraid to drop the gloves and defend his teammates.
During his time in the NHL, MacDermid played in over 700 games and scored 72 goals and 97 assists for a total of 169 points. He also accumulated over 1,400 penalty minutes, which is a testament to his physical style of play. MacDermid's best season came in 1988-89 when he played for the Whalers and scored 18 goals and 21 assists for a total of 39 points.
MacDermid was a part of the Dallas Stars team that made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1991. Although the Stars lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Finals, MacDermid played an important role in the team's success that season. He played in all 24 playoff games and scored two goals and four assists for a total of six points.
After retiring from the NHL in 1995, MacDermid went on to coach in the minor leagues. He coached the Muskegon Fury of the United Hockey League (UHL) for two seasons and led the team to a championship in 2004. MacDermid also coached the Corpus Christi Rayz of the Central Hockey League (CHL) for one season.
In addition to his coaching career, MacDermid also worked as a scout for the NHL's Los Angeles Kings. He scouted players in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was instrumental in the Kings' drafting of several players, including Drew Doughty and Wayne Simmonds.
Overall, Paul MacDermid had a successful career in the NHL as a tough, physical player who was not afraid to stand up for his teammates. He played for several teams during his career and was a part of a Dallas Stars team that made it to the Stanley Cup Finals. After retiring from playing, MacDermid went on to have a successful coaching and scouting career in the minor leagues.
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