Norm Maciver facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norm Maciver
Born	(1964-09-01) September 1, 1964 (age 60) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	New York Rangers Hartford Whalers Edmonton Oilers Ottawa Senators Pittsburgh Penguins Winnipeg Jets Phoenix Coyotes
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1986–1999

Norman Steven Maciver (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian ice hockey expert. He used to play defence in the National Hockey League (NHL). Now, he works as an associate general manager for the Chicago Blackhawks. He played for six different teams during his 13 years as a professional hockey player.

Playing Career: Norman Maciver's Journey on Ice

Norman Maciver was a talented hockey player. He played defence and was known for his smart plays. Let's look at his journey from college to the NHL and beyond.

College Hockey: University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

Norman Maciver was not chosen in the NHL draft right away. Instead, he decided to play college hockey. He joined the University of Minnesota Duluth team, the Bulldogs. He played there for four seasons.

During his time in college, Maciver was a star player. He was named an All-American twice. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. In his last year (1985–86), he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. This award goes to the top college hockey player. Maciver also earned a degree in communications. After college, he signed with the New York Rangers of the NHL.

Professional Hockey: Norman Maciver in the NHL

Norman Maciver played for several teams in the NHL. He was known for his strong defensive skills and ability to help score goals.

New York Rangers (1986–1988)

Maciver joined the New York Rangers in September 1986. He made the team after a great training camp. On October 9, 1986, he played his first NHL game. He even got an assist in that game! For most of his first year, he played with the Rangers' minor league team, the New Haven Nighthawks. He scored 6 goals and 36 points with them.

In his second season (1987–88), Maciver split his time between the Rangers and their minor league team. He scored his first NHL goal on December 29, 1987. It was against the New York Islanders. He also had his first game with multiple points (a goal and two assists) in February 1988. Overall, he scored 9 goals and 24 points in 37 games for the Rangers that season. In December 1988, the Rangers traded Maciver to the Hartford Whalers.

Hartford Whalers (1988–1989)

Maciver joined the Hartford Whalers right after the trade. In his second game with the Whalers, he scored his first goal for the team. He also had two assists in that game, making it a three-point night! He helped the Whalers reach the playoffs that season. He played his first playoff game on April 9, 1989.

He started the next season (1989–90) with the Whalers' minor league team. Soon after, in October 1989, Maciver was traded again. This time, he went to the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers (1989–1992)

Maciver spent most of his first year with the Edmonton Oilers playing for their minor league team, the Cape Breton Oilers. He was the top-scoring defenceman on that team. He played only one game for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1989–90 season.

In the 1990–91 season, Maciver was called up to the Oilers in February. He got his first points with the team, two assists, on February 24, 1991. He scored his first goal for Edmonton in March. He also played in his first playoff game with the Oilers that season. He helped the team win their series against the Calgary Flames. In 18 playoff games, he had four assists.

Maciver played the entire 1991–92 season in the NHL with the Oilers. He had several games where he scored three points. He scored 6 goals and 40 points in 57 games, helping the Oilers make the playoffs. He scored his first NHL playoff goal on May 3, 1992. In October 1992, the Ottawa Senators picked him up in a special draft called the waiver draft.

Ottawa Senators (1992–1995)

Maciver joined the brand new Ottawa Senators team for the 1992–93 season. In his first game with the Senators, he had two assists. He scored his first goal for the Senators on October 20, 1992. On February 17, 1993, he scored two goals in one game for the first time in his NHL career. He had a fantastic season, scoring 17 goals and 63 points. These were career highs for him, and he led the Senators in scoring!

In the 1993–94 season, injuries slowed him down. He played in 53 games, scoring 3 goals and 23 points. He started the 1994–95 season with the Senators. In April 1995, the Senators traded Maciver to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins (1995)

Maciver finished the 1994–95 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his second game with the Penguins, he had two assists against his old team, the Ottawa Senators. In 13 games with Pittsburgh, he had nine assists. He also played in the playoffs with the Penguins. On May 18, 1995, he scored his first playoff goal for the Penguins. It was the winning goal in a game that helped Pittsburgh win their series! In 12 playoff games, he had a goal and five points.

He started the 1995–96 season with the Penguins. He had a three-assist game in November 1995. He scored his first regular season goal for the Penguins later that month. In December 1995, Maciver was traded again, this time to the Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg Jets / Phoenix Coyotes (1995–1998)

Maciver finished the 1995–96 season with the Winnipeg Jets. He played his first game with them in December 1995 and got an assist. He scored his first goal for the Jets in January 1996. He helped the Jets reach the playoffs. On April 28, 1996, he scored his first playoff goal for the Jets. This goal was special because it was the very last goal in Winnipeg Jets history before the team moved to Phoenix, Arizona!

Maciver moved with the team and became a member of the Phoenix Coyotes for the 1996–97 season. He played in the Coyotes' first game ever on October 5, 1996. He scored his first goal for Phoenix two nights later. Injuries limited him to only 32 games that season.

He returned to the Coyotes for the 1997–98 season. He scored a goal in the Coyotes' first game of the season. Injuries again limited him to 41 games. He played in the playoffs with Phoenix, getting an assist in six games. After this season, Maciver became a free agent, meaning he could sign with any team.

Houston Aeros (1998–1999)

Maciver signed with the Houston Aeros of the International Hockey League (IHL) for the 1998–99 season. He scored 6 goals and 31 points in 49 games. He helped the Aeros reach the playoffs. The Aeros went on to win the Turner Cup, which is like their championship!

After this successful season, Norman Maciver decided to retire from playing hockey.

Post-Playing Career: Norman Maciver's Coaching and Management Roles

After retiring as a player, Norman Maciver continued his career in hockey. He became a coach and then moved into management roles.

Springfield Falcons (2000–2003)

Maciver started his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Springfield Falcons. This team was a minor league affiliate for NHL teams like the Phoenix Coyotes and New York Islanders. He worked with the Falcons for three seasons, from 2000 to 2003. The team improved each year. In his last season, they even made it to the playoffs! After that, Maciver was promoted to an assistant coach position in the NHL.

Boston Bruins (2003–2006)

Maciver joined the Boston Bruins as an assistant coach for the 2003–04 season. The Bruins had a great season, finishing first in their division. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Maciver stayed with the Bruins during the 2004–05 season, even though there was a lockout and no NHL games were played. When hockey returned in 2005–06, the Bruins struggled. After that season, the coaching staff, including Maciver, were let go.

Chicago Blackhawks (2006–Present)

In 2006, Maciver was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks. He started as the director of player development. This job involves helping young players get better. In 2011, he was promoted to director of player personnel.

In 2012, Maciver became the assistant general manager for the Blackhawks. This is a very important role in managing the team. In 2020, he became the vice president of player personnel. He left the Blackhawks briefly in January 2021 to work for the Seattle Kraken.

However, Norman Maciver returned to the Blackhawks in March 2022. He is now an associate general manager. He came back five months after the previous general manager resigned.

Awards and Honours

Norman Maciver received several awards during his playing career:

• All-WCHA First Team (1984–85, 1985–86)
• AHCA West First-Team All-American (1984–85, 1985–86)
• AHL First All-Star Team (1991)
• Eddie Shore Award (Outstanding Defenseman - AHL) (1991)

Transactions

Here are some of the important times Norman Maciver changed teams:

• September 8, 1986 – Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers.
• December 26, 1988 – Traded to the Hartford Whalers by the New York Rangers.
• October 10, 1989 – Traded to the Edmonton Oilers by the Hartford Whalers.
• October 4, 1992 – Claimed by the Ottawa Senators from the Edmonton Oilers in the 1992 NHL Waiver Draft.
• April 7, 1995 – Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Ottawa Senators.
• December 28, 1995 – Traded to the Winnipeg Jets by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
• July 1, 1996 – Transferred to the Phoenix Coyotes when the Winnipeg Jets team moved.