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He was selected 27th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Scott Mellanby
Scott Mellanby was a durable right winger who played 22 seasons in the NHL, famously scoring the Florida Panthers' first franchise goal and serving as captain for two teams.
Position
Right Wing, Left Wing
Jersey
#20
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He played in the 1996 All-Star game during his tenure with the Florida Panthers.
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He announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 24, 2007.
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He is known for scoring the Florida Panthers' first ever goal in franchise history on October 9, 1993.
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His career spanned from 1986 to 2007, playing for five different NHL teams.
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He served as captain for both the Florida Panthers and the Atlanta Thrashers during his career.
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He is the son of former Hockey Night in Canada producer Ralph Mellanby.
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He finished his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with 35 goals and 82 points in 72 games.
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He was left unprotected and subsequently claimed by the new Florida Panthers in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft.
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He played 1,431 NHL games, which was the third most without a Stanley Cup victory at the time of his retirement.
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He holds a shared record for most assists in a game by a Florida Panther with four.
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He also holds a record for most power play goals in a single game with four.
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His career was revitalized after being traded to the St. Louis Blues in February 2001, scoring 57 points in the 2002–03 season.
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He suffered a serious arm injury in 1989 after trying to help a friend, resulting in a severe cut that sliced four tendons, a nerve, and an artery.
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He famously killed a rat with his hockey stick in the team dressing room, which spawned the "rat trick" craze among Florida Panthers fans.
About Scott Mellanby
Scott Mellanby was a tenacious right winger known for his long and impactful NHL career, spanning 22 seasons with five different teams. A fan favorite in Florida, he famously scored the Panthers' first-ever goal and captained both the Panthers and the Atlanta Thrashers. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and front-office roles, including assistant general manager for the Montreal Canadiens.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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World Junior Championships Medalist
1986
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Scored First Goal in Florida Panthers Franchise History
1993
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NHL All-Star
1996
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Florida Panthers Captain
1997
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Atlanta Thrashers Captain
2005
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Scott Mellanby.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing, Left Wing
Jersey #: 20
Status: Retired
Age: 59 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 364
Assists: 476
Points: 840
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1984
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Philadelphia Flyers Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers St. Louis Blues Atlanta Thrashers
Scott Mellanby played for 5 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1984.