Malcolm MacMillan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malcolm MacMillan |
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| Born | February 8, 1982 Thunder Bay, ON, CAN |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| ECHL team Former teams |
Utah Grizzlies Florence Pride Peoria Rivermen Cincinnati Cyclones Reading Royals Toledo Walleye AHL Hershey Bears Albany River Rats |
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| Playing career | 2003–present | ||
Malcolm MacMillan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was born on February 8, 1982, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Malcolm plays as a center and shoots left. He has played for many teams during his career, including the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL.
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Malcolm MacMillan's Hockey Journey
Malcolm MacMillan started his professional hockey journey in 2003. Before that, he spent four seasons playing in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He played for three different teams in the OHL, showing his skills early on.
Early Professional Teams
When Malcolm turned professional, he joined the ECHL, which is a league for developing hockey players. In his first professional season (2003-2004), he played for three different ECHL teams: the Peoria Rivermen, the Cincinnati Cyclones, and the Florence Pride. This helped him gain lots of experience quickly.
Playing in Different Leagues
After his first ECHL season, Malcolm played for the Port Huron Beacons in the United Hockey League (UHL) during the 2004-2005 season. The UHL was another professional league in North America.
He then returned to the ECHL to play for the Reading Royals. Malcolm also had chances to play in the American Hockey League (AHL), which is a step up from the ECHL. He played short periods with the Hershey Bears and the Albany River Rats in the AHL.
Playing Overseas
In 2008, Malcolm decided to try playing hockey in the United Kingdom. He signed with the Belfast Giants, a team in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He played well there, scoring 36 points in 47 games. This means he helped his team score 36 times, either by scoring goals himself or by assisting teammates.
Return to North America
On August 26, 2009, Malcolm came back to North America. He signed a one-year contract with the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. He later joined the Utah Grizzlies, where he continued his career.
Malcolm MacMillan's Career Highlights
Malcolm MacMillan played many games throughout his career. He was known for being a tough player and a good teammate. Here are some of his career highlights:
- He played in the Ontario Hockey League for four seasons.
- He played for several teams in the ECHL, a major professional league.
- He also had opportunities to play in the American Hockey League (AHL).
- He played hockey internationally in the United Kingdom for the Belfast Giants.
- He finished his career with the Utah Grizzlies.
Malcolm's career shows how a player can move between different leagues and teams, gaining experience and contributing to various hockey clubs.
- Malcolm MacMillan's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
