Roland Melanson
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Roland Melanson, often referred to by his nickname "Rollie the Goalie," is remembered for his time as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on June 28, 1960, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Melanson began his professional hockey career after being drafted by the New York Islanders in the third round, 59th overall, of the 1979 NHL

Roland Melanson, often referred to by his nickname "Rollie the Goalie," is remembered for his time as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on June 28, 1960, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Melanson began his professional hockey career after being drafted by the New York Islanders in the third round, 59th overall, of the 1979 NHL

Career Goalie Stats

NHL 1981-1992

W-L-OTL

129–106–33

GA/G

3.42

Save %

.883

Shutouts

6

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Career Timeline

1981-1985

New York Islanders (NHL)

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1985-1986

Minnesota North Stars (NHL)

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1986-1989

Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

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1991

New Jersey Devils (NHL)

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1992

Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

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Born Jun 28th, 1960

Height / Weight 5' 10" 180 lbs

Position G

Sweater #s 30 · 1 · 31

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