Marty McSorley
Former NHL Player | Former Coach | Current TV Analyst
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Marty McSorley was known as being a versatile and aggressive NHL player. McSorley made his NHL debut in 1983 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 1985 he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers where his career really took off. His physical play and dominance on the ice earned him the nickname “Wayne Gretzky’s Bodyguard”. He retired from the NHL in 2000. McSorley coached the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League between 2002 and 2004. McSorley is currently a TV analyst for Sportsnet and occasionally Hockey Night in Canada. He currently resides in Arizona with his wife and three children.
