Barry Fraser

Barry Fraser (born February 10, 1940) is a Canadian former ice hockey executive who was the Director of Scouting for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League from 1979 to 2000. He is now retired and is residing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Barry Fraser
Born (1940-02-10) February 10, 1940
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
OccupationDirector of Scouting
Years active1979 to 2000
EmployerEdmonton Oilers
Known forScout of the Edmonton Oilers
Partner(s)Mariette Carrier-Fraser (divorced)
ChildrenBrenda Fraser & Lori Fraser
Awards5 Stanley Cup Wins

Career

Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Fraser attempted a professional hockey career as a player but his career was cut short due to knee injuries. He decided to pursue his dreams of being in the National Hockey League as a scout.

Fraser has been credited with building the foundation which led to the Oilers' dynasty of 1983–1990. He was present when drafting big name players such as, Wayne Gretzky, Grant Fuhr, Kevin Lowe, Mark Messier, Glenn Anderson, Paul Coffey, and many more. In 1983, the Edmonton Oilers went to the Stanley Cup for the first time. They did not win, but proved Fraser a legitimate drafting scout. His name is on the Stanley Cup 5 times with Edmonton in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990.[1]

References
  1. "How Barry Fraser and the Edmonton Oilers' scouting staff did their part to end a dynasty". oilersnation.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25.


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