Roland Melanson
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Roland Joseph "Rollie the Goalie" Melanson (born June 28, 1960 in Moncton, New Brunswick) is a former goaltender in the NHL and the goaltender coach for the Vancouver Canucks. He previously served as goaltender coach for the Montreal Canadiens
While playing for the Indianapolis Checkers in 1981, Melanson won the Ken McKenzie Trophy as rookie of the year of the Central Hockey League. Along with Billy Smith, Melanson won the William M. Jennings Trophy in the 1982–83 season.
[edit] External links
- Roland Melanson's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Roland Melanson's biography at Legends of Hockey
| Preceded by Rick Wamsley and Denis Herron |
Winner of the William M. Jennings Trophy (with Billy Smith) 1983 |
Succeeded by Al Jensen and Pat Riggin |
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- 1960 births
- Brantford Smoke players
- Canadian ice hockey goaltenders
- Ice hockey people from New Brunswick
- Indianapolis Checkers (CHL) players
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- Los Angeles Kings players
- Minnesota North Stars players
- Moncton Wildcats coaches
- Montreal Canadiens coaches
- Montreal Canadiens players
- New Haven Nighthawks players
- New Jersey Devils players
- New York Islanders players
- Oshawa Generals alumni
- People from Moncton
- Saint John Flames players
- Stanley Cup champions
- Utica Devils players
- Vancouver Canucks coaches
- Windsor Spitfires alumni
- William M. Jennings Trophy winners
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