Paul Holmgren

About

Former NHL player who spent 10 seasons as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars. He later became head coach, general manager and, eventually, President of the Flyers.

Before Fame

He was born in St. Paul and was selected by the Flyers as the 67th overall pick in the NHL Amateur Draft.

Trivia

In 1980, he became the first player from the United States to score a hat trick in a Stanley Cup Final game.

Family Life

He married a woman named Doreen.

Associated With

He held the record for most penalty minutes by a Flyer with 1,600 until Rick Tocchet broke the record in 1991-92.