Lanny McDonald

Lanny McDonald

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Stanley Cup & Olympic Champion | Philanthropist And Leadership Expert

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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.

 

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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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