Roland Melanson

Ice Hockey Player and Coach, Vancouver Canucks

Roland Melanson - Ice Hockey Player and Coach, Vancouver Canucks
Born

June 28th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL) and transitioned to coaching. Served as a goaltending coach for multiple teams, including the Vancouver Canucks. Contributed to the development of goaltenders in professional hockey through coaching roles. Achieved success at various levels of the sport both as a player and a coach.

Played for the New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks

Coached goaltenders for the Vancouver Canucks

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