"[5] In a 1963 WHL playoff game in San Francisco, MacFarland was shoved through an open gate and hit his head against a parked Zamboni.

In the ensuing brawl, MacFarland had his lip split in two places, prompting the doctor treating his wounds to ask, "Didn't I read somewhere that you passed the bar exam?

"[5] In his career playing in Seattle, MacFarland scored 299 goals and compiled 643 points, ranking him third all-time in team history.

[2] In spite of his previous successes Phoenix fans were appalled at the idea of his involvement with the new WHA franchise, having felt he had continually favored the Totems in decisions impacting the two teams while WHL president.

As a result, his decisions were constantly criticised by the local media and a very vocal fan base during the time he managed the WHA franchise.

[5] He also spent 17 years working for Sterling International, a company that places high-level executives with multinational Asian businesses.