Barry Trapp

(Aug. 14, 1941 —)

Born in Balcarres, Sask., he is known throughout the hockey community as Trapper. . . . After spending 10 seasons with NHL Central Scouting, five as chief scout, he left in 1996 to take over as Hockey Canada’s director of scouting. That relationship lasted six seasons. Won one gold medal, two silver and two bronze with Canada’s national junior team and six straight titles with Canada’s U18 summer team. . . . Left Hockey Canada to take over as director of amateur scouting with Toronto Maple Leafs and spent four seasons there. . . . Also was with Phoenix Coyotes for one season. . . . Finished up scouting for Regina Pats, a team with which he had a long association. . . . Retired in 2023 after more than 60 years in hockey.