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Barry Melrose Biography

Barry Melrose is a former analyst for NHL coverage on ESPN and ESPN+’s "In the Crease." A knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic hockey analyst, Melrose rejoined ESPN on January 1, 2009, coinciding with the NHL’s Winter Classic game, held at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Melrose appeared regularly on SportsCenter and ESPNEWS. He and Steve Levy reported from every Stanley Cup Finals since 1994. In October 2023, Melrose retired from ESPN to spend more time with his family after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Melrose left the network in June 2008 to accept the Tampa Bay Lightning head coaching job. His first full-time stint with ESPN began in October 1996. From 1996 to 2002, Melrose also called regular-season and playoff games for ESPN and ABC Sports (2000-02). From 2003 to 2004, he provided studio analysis for ABC Sports’ NHL telecasts. He had also previously worked as a studio analyst for ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning 1994 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and for ESPN and ESPN2 during the 1995 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Prior to joining the network in 1996, he was the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings from 1992 to April 1995. In his debut season, his team advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Melrose began his coaching career in 1987 when he led the Medicine Hat Tigers to the WHL’s Memorial Cup Title. He also coached the Seattle Thunderbirds for the 1988-89 season and the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League for three seasons (1989-92). Melrose guided the Red Wings to the Calder Cup championship in 1991. He also served as the team’s General Manager during his final two seasons.

During his 11 years as a player, Melrose played 335 career games as a defenseman in the NHL with Winnipeg, Toronto and Detroit (1979-86). He also played three seasons with Cincinnati in the WHA (1976-79).

In 1999, Melrose played himself in the movie Mystery, Alaska, a story about a small town hockey team’s big game against the New York Rangers. In 2001, he was a guest on an episode of the ABC comedy Spin City, in which he also played himself. In January 2004, Melrose and ESPN commentator Steve Levy became part-owners of the Adirondack Frostbite of the United Hockey League.

In March 1998, the native of Canada was sworn in as a U.S. citizen.

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How do I book Barry Melrose to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Melrose for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barry Melrose, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barry Melrose or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Barry Melrose

Speaking fees for Barry Melrose, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Barry Melrose are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Melrose, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Barry Melrose speak about?

Barry Melrose is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Broadcasting, Hockey, Journalism, Medicine, Neuroscience, News & Media, Sports, Sports Coaching, Sports Motivation.
Where does Barry Melrose travel from?

Barry Melrose generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Barry Melrose’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Barry Melrose for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barry Melrose for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barry Melrose or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Barry Melrose is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Melrose for your event is available upon request. Barry Melrose generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neil Everett, Steve Levy, Wayne Gretzky, Lou Nanne and Michael Lombardi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Melrose for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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