SUNY Brockport Athletics

Director of Central Scouting
National Hockey League (NHL)
Toronto, Ontario

The College at Brockport
            Undergraduate Major: Physical Education and Health Science ’75
            Master’s Degree: Physical Education ’77
University of Waterloo ’90
            Doctorate: Kinesiology/Sports Psychology

Played and coached ice hockey for the Golden Eagles in the 1970s and early 1980s, serving as captain his senior year; coached five years and led the team to 44 wins while resurrecting the program; also served as assistant athletic director.

After leaving Brockport in the early 1980s, coached professionally with several organizations; worked his way up to assistant coaching roles with NHL teams Philadelphia (twice), Chicago and Ottawa; was a part of two Stanley Cup teams; also coached in the American Hockey League and at the Major Junior level; since the early part of the 21st century, has been in the NHL front office where he now oversees the scouting operation for the entire league as Director of Central Scouting.

Is the first Hall of Fame inductee in the “Contributor” category, which recognizes individuals who have significantly impacted the College’s athletics program through on-going support; and/or have attained a high-ranking role within their professional field that is recognized on a national level; and/or made a substantial impact on the world of athletics and sports in general.