Barry Melrose is a Canadian-American retired professional ice hockey player, coach, and broadcaster. He played in the WHA and NHL before becoming a head coach, notably leading the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals. Melrose was also a prominent hockey analyst for ESPN and the NHL Network until 2023.
Barry James Melrose was born on July 15, 1956.
Barry Melrose began his hockey career as a defenseman in 1974 with the Kamloops Chiefs in the WCHL.
Barry Melrose began the 1976-1977 season playing for the Springfield Indians in the AHL.
After the WHA merged with the NHL in 1979, Barry Melrose joined the Winnipeg Jets.
In 1979, Melrose started playing for the Cincinnati Stingers in the WHA.
Barry Melrose played his final season of professional hockey with the Adirondack Red Wings during the 1986-1987 season.
Immediately after retiring as a player, Barry Melrose began his coaching career in 1987 with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL.
Barry Melrose coached the Adirondack Red Wings to a Calder Cup victory in the 1991-1992 season.
Barry Melrose became the coach of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings at the start of the 1992-1993 season.
In 1993, Barry Melrose coached the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens.
Barry Melrose made guest appearances as an analyst on ESPN in the spring of 1994 and 1995.
In the fall of 1995, Barry Melrose joined ESPN as a color commentator and studio analyst.
Barry Melrose became an American Citizen in March 1998.
On June 4, 2008, Barry Melrose stated in an interview that he missed coaching and would consider any coaching offers from NHL teams.
Barry Melrose left his role at ESPN in June 2008 to become the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Tampa Bay Lightning hired Barry Melrose to be their head coach in June 2008.
On October 21, 2008, Barry Melrose secured his first win as head coach after a 13-year hiatus, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Barry Melrose was fired from his coaching position with the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 14, 2008, after a record of 5-7-4.
On January 1, 2009, Barry Melrose returned to ESPN as a hockey analyst following a short coaching stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Barry Melrose began working as a contributor for the NHL Network in September 2011.
John Buccigross announced on October 10, 2023 that Barry Melrose would be retiring from ESPN to prioritize his family and health after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Barry Melrose retired from broadcasting in 2023 to prioritize his family time following a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
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