Norfolk Admirals‘ absolutely huge 6’5″ 250 lbs. 13th year veteran left wing Steve MacIntyre(74) has seemingly taken his demotion to Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL for the first time since 2006 in stride this late in his pro career.
He actually played the next season 2006/2007 in the old UHL with Quad City Mallards, who maybe ironically are now playing their games in the same league.
His brick wall, tough guy style and persistent attitude helped take his game to the next level when in 2007/2008 he skated a full AHL season with Providence Bruins.
It would be the last time he put up over 200 penalty minutes in a season and although he threw fists 18 times, that was easily the most fights in a campaign he’d ever settled.
Edmonton Oilers took notice and grabbed him off waivers from Florida Panthers, who reclaimed him a year later.
He would play games mostly in Alberta, but he also got some time with Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 34-year old skated last season with Oklahoma City Barons but only appeared in 11 games.
He’s been held pointless for at least the last three years.
It’s pretty likely that if he wants to still play the sport he will take his game to England next and be a hero.