Former NHL player, coach, and ESPN analyst Barry Melrose passed away at age 70. His wife, Cindy, confirmed his passing to ESPN’s Steve Levy. Barry Melrose had been with ESPN for over 25 years; before that, he began his coaching career after playing in the NHL for 11 years. His passing sparked grief in the sports world, and his former ESPN teammates have shared emotional tributes to the former NHL player.
Barry Melrose’s personal life: His NHL career, wife and kids
Throughout his 11-year NHL career, Barry Melrose played 335 games as a defenseman from 1979 to 1986 with teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings. Even before that, he was with Cincinnati in the WHA from 1976 to 1979, as reported by ESPN. The cause of Barry Melrose’s passing hasn’t been revealed.
Speaking about his personal life, Barry was from rural Kelvington, Saskatchewan. If public information is to be believed, Barry formed a liking for ice hockey at an early age. He reportedly played the sport with friends during his childhood, and over time his love for the sport intensified, and his skills improved, eventually bringing him into the limelight.
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