Arrived from Arizona, where he was director of European amateur scouting for Coyotes during the 2019-20 season. Served as an amateur scout for Vancouver from 2012 to 2019. Captained Western Michigan for three seasons, including a Central Collegiate Hockey Association championship year (1986) when MacDonald scored 38 goals in 42 games as a senior. MacDonald was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 1983 (151st overall). His pro career was cut short by a devastating knee injury that required total reconstruction. Coached juniors and college hockey in Kingston, ON, as his first job in hockey following his playing days.

Taught business, history, and math at two high schools over 22 years, often teaching the same junior players he coached for the Kingston Frontenacs. Goes to all lengths as a scout, including one trip to Malmo, Sweden, that required an hour-long walk in snow from the train to the arena because no taxis were available.