Paul MacLean is a former professional ice hockey player and coach. He began his career in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1980 with the St. Louis Blues and played for several teams over the course of his career, including the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, and the original Ottawa Senators. MacLean was known for his scoring ability and was a two-time NHL All-Star.
After retiring as a player in 1991, MacLean began his coaching career in the International Hockey League (IHL) with the Kansas City Blades. He then moved on to coach in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Quad City Flames and the Binghamton Senators. In 2011, MacLean was hired as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators, where he led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons.
MacLean was known for his ability to develop young players and his strong work ethic. He was also known for his distinctive mustache, which became a trademark during his coaching career. In 2013, MacLean won the Jack Adams Award, which is given annually to the NHL's best coach.
After being fired by the Senators in 2014, MacLean joined the coaching staff of the Anaheim Ducks as an assistant coach. He then moved on to the Arizona Coyotes, where he served as an assistant coach for two seasons. In 2019, MacLean was hired as the head coach of the KHL's Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
Throughout his career, MacLean was respected by his peers and players for his knowledge of the game and his ability to motivate his team. He was known for his positive attitude and his willingness to work hard to achieve success. MacLean's legacy in the NHL and the hockey world as a whole is one of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.
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