Lanny McDonald

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Stanley Cup & Olympic Champion
Philanthropist and Leadership Expert

Lanny McDonald Expertise Collaboration, Excellence & Success, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership, Leadership and Change, Leadership Development, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment and Teamwork.

Lanny McDonald

About Lanny McDonald

Lanny McDonald is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies & Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. Lanny McDonald eclipsed the 80-point mark in 6 seasons and was an 8x 30-goal scorer as well, retiring with 500 goals and 506 assists after winning his first Stanley Cup in 1989. Lanny is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and has served on its executive committee. McDonald is among the most popular players in Flames history and his personality and bushy red moustache made him an iconic figure within the sport. McDonald won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for dedication and sportsmanship in 1983 and in 1988 was named the inaugural winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his leadership and humanitarian presence, in particular through his long association with the Special Olympics.

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LANNY MCDONALD BIOGRAPHY

Lanny McDonald is widely recognized for his outstanding sixteen-year career in professional hockey, where he excelled as both a player and a captain. Known for his leadership on the ice, Lanny McDonald became a celebrated figure with teams in Toronto, Colorado, and Calgary. His  contributions to the sport culminated in a Stanley Cup victory, and his number ‘9’ was the first to be retired by Lanny McDonald’s team in recognition of his dedication to the game and his community.

Beyond his athletic achievements, He has been an influential leader off the ice. Throughout his career, he was honored as a Chief of a First Nations Tribe in 1983, became the inaugural recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Award in 1988, was named the NHL’s Man of the Year in 1989, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992. His leadership continued when he was named Chairman of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.

Lanny McDonald’s impact extends beyond sports. Since his retirement, he has become a sought-after keynote speaker, addressing audiences across Canada on leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Known for his energetic and engaging speaking style, Lanny McDonald has inspired numerous organizations and groups with his insights into leadership lessons learned both on and off the ice.

Lanny McDonald’s dedication to community involvement and philanthropy is equally remarkable. Lanny McDonald has been deeply involved in numerous charitable causes, including his longstanding commitment to the Special Olympics, a cause close to his heart since 1973. His dedication to giving back has made him a respected figure in both sports and philanthropic communities.

After retiring as a player in 1989, Lanny McDonald transitioned into the corporate world, taking on corporate and community affairs. Lanny McDonald expressed a strong interest in business during this time, having been featured in various commercials and endorsements throughout his career. Lanny McDonald later held positions in marketing and corporate development, where his leadership skills were applied to the business side of the sport. Lanny McDonald was also a former vice president of a hockey association, further cementing his leadership role within the sport.

In 2000, Lanny McDonald was part of a committee responsible for hiring a new management team. Although it was speculated that he might transition into a vice president role within hockey operations, he chose to step away from the organization after nearly two decades of service. Lanny McDonald continues to serve in a limited capacity, offering his expertise and leadership as a board member for a local foundation.

 

Lanny McDonald Topic Presentations

Lanny McDonald Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

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Lanny McDonald Speaking Testimonials

"Thank you Lanny for your inspirational messages and stories as our Guest speaker at Bayer Invigor’s 20yr anniversary."

Will Van Roessel

Specialty Seeds

"If you want to be good inside and outside the rink, Mac’s a good guy to pattern yourself after. He’s first-class all the way."

Jim Peplinski

"We’re lucky to have our Jumpstart advocates like you to help share Jumpstart’s mission."

Jumpstart Canada

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