Norm Maciver

Norman Steven Maciver (born September 1, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player.

While playing at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, Maciver earned a communications degree and signed as a free agent with the NHL's New York Rangers upon graduation.

[1] Maciver signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League on September 8, 1986.

On October 9, 1986, Maciver played in his first career NHL game, recording an assist on a powerplay goal scored by Lucien Deblois in a 5–3 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Maciver split the 1987–88 season between New York and their International Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Rangers.

On February 7, 1988, Maciver scored his first career multi-point game in the NHL, as he had a goal and two assists in a 6–3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Following his trade from the New York Rangers, Maciver made his Hartford Whalers debut on December 26, 1988, as he had no points in a 4–3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

On April 9, 1989, Maciver appeared in his first career playoff game, as he was held to no points in a 4–3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

ON March 24, 1991, Maciver scored his first goal with Edmonton against Kelly Hrudey of the Los Angeles Kings in a 4–3 loss.

Less than a month later, on March 1, 1992, Maciver repeated this feat, as he scored a goal and two assists in a 4–2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

On April 7, 1995, the Senators traded Maciver and Troy Murray to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Martin Straka.

In his next game with Pittsburgh on April 10, Maciver recorded his first points with the Penguins, two assists, in a 4–3 over his former club, the Ottawa Senators.

In 37 games played with the Jets, Maciver scored five goals and 30 points, helping the club reach the post-season.

On April 17, 1996, Maciver played in his first playoff game with Winnipeg, earning no points in a 4–1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Maciver suffered through an injury plagued season, playing in only 32 games with Phoenix, scoring four goals and 13 points.

Maciver scored a goal in the Coyotes season opener on October 1, 1997, as Phoenix defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6–2.

On April 22, 1998, Maciver appeared in his first playoff game with Phoenix, as he had no points in a 6–3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Two nights later, Maciver earned his first playoff point with Phoenix, an assist, in a 7–4 victory over the Red Wings.

Maciver played in 10 playoff games, earning five assists, as the Aeros won the Turner Cup.

The Falcons struggled to a 29-37-8-6 record during the season, earning 72 points, and finishing in last place in the New England Division.

Springfield saw a slight improvement, as the club finished the season with a 34-38-7-1 record, earning 76 points, and reaching the Eastern Conference qualifier.

In the qualifying series, Springfield upset the Hartford Wolf Pack, winning both games, to advance to the post-season.

Following the season, Maciver left the Falcons as he was promoted to the National Hockey League as an assistant coach with the Boston Bruins.

The Bruins struggled during the season, finishing a disappointing 29-37-16 record, earning 74 points, and failing the make the post-season.