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==Disappearance==
==Disappearance==
At the conclusion of the 1988-89 season, the New York Islanders had bought out and released the often injured MacPherson.<ref name="HDC">{{cite web |url=http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1984/84020.html |title=Duncan MacPherson profile |publisher=Hockey Draft Central |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref> He played his entire career in the minor leagues, never once making it to the big club. Duncan was very disappointed, but unwilling to give up hockey despite the lack of success. <ref name="Esquire">{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Chris |url=http://www.esquire.com/features/the-game/ESQ0104-JAN_GAME |title=The man in the ice |publisher=Esquire |date=2004-12-31 |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref> He had intentions of taking a job as a player-coach for a fledgling semi-pro hockey team in [[Dundee]], [[Scotland]], commencing in August 1989, though he did have a bad feeling in his gut about the entrepreneur Ron Dixon who was backing the Scottish team.<ref name="Esquire" />
At the conclusion of the 1988-89 season, the New York Islanders had bought out and released the often injured MacPherson.<ref name="HDC">{{cite web |url=http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1984/84020.html |title=Duncan MacPherson profile |publisher=Hockey Draft Central |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref> He played his entire career in the minor leagues, never once making it to the big club. Duncan was very disappointed, but unwilling to give up hockey despite the lack of success.<ref name="Esquire">{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Chris |url=http://www.esquire.com/features/the-game/ESQ0104-JAN_GAME |title=The man in the ice |publisher=Esquire |date=2004-12-31 |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref> He had intentions of taking a job as a player-coach for a fledgling semi-pro hockey team in [[Dundee]], [[Scotland]], commencing in August 1989, though he did have a bad feeling in his gut about the entrepreneur Ron Dixon who was backing the Scottish team.<ref name="Esquire" />


He went to central Europe alone in early August 1989, the plan being to visit old friends and see some sights before continuing on to Scotland. After arriving in Europe on August 2, he borrowed a friend's car, and drove from Germany to Innsbruck, Austria, where he checked in alone at a youth hostel on August 8. <ref name="planetski2">[http://www.planetski.eu/news/402 Link text], additional text.</ref> His original plan was to drive to Italy to see a friend, it is not clear why he chose to stop in Austria. He did not notify anyone of his change of plans. <ref name="HDC" />
He went to central Europe alone in early August 1989, the plan being to visit old friends and see some sights before continuing on to Scotland. After arriving in Europe on August 2, he borrowed a friend's car, and drove from Germany to Innsbruck, Austria, where he checked in alone at a youth hostel on August 8.<ref name="planetski2">[http://www.planetski.eu/news/402 Link text], additional text.</ref> His original plan was to drive to Italy to see a friend, it is not clear why he chose to stop in Austria. He did not notify anyone of his change of plans.<ref name="HDC" />


He was scheduled to arrive in Dundee, Scotland on August 12. When he did not show up, his family went to look for him. The car he had borrowed was discovered six weeks later in the parking lot of the [[Stubaier Gletscher]] resort in the [[Stubai Alps]] in Austria, where he had rented a snowboard and taken lessons. According to one report, his last known contact was with an employee of the ski resort on August 9, who reported that he spoke with MacPherson, and last saw MacPherson departing alone to perhaps squeeze in some final snowboarding and hiking before nightfall.<ref name="Esquire" /> Another media source reports that MacPherson called Ron Dixon on August 10, confirming that he wanted the job in Dundee. <ref name="HDC" />
He was scheduled to arrive in Dundee, Scotland on August 12. When he did not show up, his family went to look for him. The car he had borrowed was discovered six weeks later in the parking lot of the [[Stubaier Gletscher]] resort in the [[Stubai Alps]] in Austria, where he had rented a snowboard and taken lessons. According to one report, his last known contact was with an employee of the ski resort on August 9, who reported that he spoke with MacPherson, and last saw MacPherson departing alone to perhaps squeeze in some final snowboarding and hiking before nightfall.<ref name="Esquire" /> Another media source reports that MacPherson called Ron Dixon on August 10, confirming that he wanted the job in Dundee.<ref name="HDC" />


Adding drama to the mystery was the fact that MacPherson claimed he had been contacted by the CIA, and that they were interested in recruiting him as a spy. The story was never confirmed.<ref name="HDC" />
Adding drama to the mystery was the fact that MacPherson claimed he had been contacted by the CIA, and that they were interested in recruiting him as a spy. The story was never confirmed.<ref name="HDC" />


Almost 14 years after MacPherson disappeared, in July 2003, an employee of the [http://www.stubaier-gletscher.com/ Stubai Glacier Resort] discovered a glove sticking out of the ice of a melting alpine glacier, in or near a ski run. MacPherson's body lay frozen in a crevasse very nearby. The body was only partly exposed; the majority was still encased in glacier ice. The Austrian authorities classified the death as accidental, as being caused by multiple trauma after a fall into a crevasse. <ref name="planetski2" /> This conclusion is disputed by Duncan's parents. <ref name="PlanetSki">[http://www.planetski.eu/news/401 Link text], additional text.</ref> <ref name="CBCFifthEstate">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/iceman/ |title=Iceman |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref>
Almost 14 years after MacPherson disappeared, in July 2003, an employee of the [http://www.stubaier-gletscher.com/ Stubai Glacier Resort] discovered a glove sticking out of the ice of a melting alpine glacier, in or near a ski run. MacPherson's body lay frozen in a crevasse very nearby. The body was only partly exposed; the majority was still encased in glacier ice. The Austrian authorities classified the death as accidental, as being caused by multiple trauma after a fall into a crevasse.<ref name="planetski2" /> This conclusion is disputed by Duncan's parents.<ref name="PlanetSki">[http://www.planetski.eu/news/401 Link text], additional text.</ref><ref name="CBCFifthEstate">{{cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/iceman/ |title=Iceman |publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |accessdate=2010-09-02}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

Revision as of 16:23, 23 March 2012

For the Canadian editorial cartoonist, see Duncan Macpherson.
Duncan MacPherson
A passport photograph of MacPherson, taken a few weeks before his death.
Born (1966-02-03)February 3, 1966
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Died August 9, 1989(1989-08-09) (aged 23)
Stubai Glacier Resort, Austria
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defenceman
Shot Left
Played for Springfield Indians
Indianapolis Ice
NHL draft 20th overall, 1984
New York Islanders
Playing career 1986–1989

Duncan Alvin MacPherson (February 3, 1966 – August 9, 1989) was a professional ice hockey player who died under mysterious circumstances. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A standout defensive defenceman for the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League, MacPherson was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. He played minor league hockey for the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League and the Indianapolis Ice of the International Hockey League.

Disappearance

At the conclusion of the 1988-89 season, the New York Islanders had bought out and released the often injured MacPherson.[1] He played his entire career in the minor leagues, never once making it to the big club. Duncan was very disappointed, but unwilling to give up hockey despite the lack of success.[2] He had intentions of taking a job as a player-coach for a fledgling semi-pro hockey team in Dundee, Scotland, commencing in August 1989, though he did have a bad feeling in his gut about the entrepreneur Ron Dixon who was backing the Scottish team.[2]

He went to central Europe alone in early August 1989, the plan being to visit old friends and see some sights before continuing on to Scotland. After arriving in Europe on August 2, he borrowed a friend's car, and drove from Germany to Innsbruck, Austria, where he checked in alone at a youth hostel on August 8.[3] His original plan was to drive to Italy to see a friend, it is not clear why he chose to stop in Austria. He did not notify anyone of his change of plans.[1]

He was scheduled to arrive in Dundee, Scotland on August 12. When he did not show up, his family went to look for him. The car he had borrowed was discovered six weeks later in the parking lot of the Stubaier Gletscher resort in the Stubai Alps in Austria, where he had rented a snowboard and taken lessons. According to one report, his last known contact was with an employee of the ski resort on August 9, who reported that he spoke with MacPherson, and last saw MacPherson departing alone to perhaps squeeze in some final snowboarding and hiking before nightfall.[2] Another media source reports that MacPherson called Ron Dixon on August 10, confirming that he wanted the job in Dundee.[1]

Adding drama to the mystery was the fact that MacPherson claimed he had been contacted by the CIA, and that they were interested in recruiting him as a spy. The story was never confirmed.[1]

Almost 14 years after MacPherson disappeared, in July 2003, an employee of the Stubai Glacier Resort discovered a glove sticking out of the ice of a melting alpine glacier, in or near a ski run. MacPherson's body lay frozen in a crevasse very nearby. The body was only partly exposed; the majority was still encased in glacier ice. The Austrian authorities classified the death as accidental, as being caused by multiple trauma after a fall into a crevasse.[3] This conclusion is disputed by Duncan's parents.[4][5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1982–83 Saskatoon Blades WHL 5 2 4 6 16 2 0 0 0 0
1983–84 Saskatoon Blades WHL 45 0 14 14 74 — — — — —
1984–85 Saskatoon Blades WHL 69 9 26 35 116 3 0 0 0 4
1985–86 Saskatoon Blades WHL 70 10 54 64 147 13 3 8 11 38
1986–87 Springfield Indians AHL 26 1 0 1 86 — — — — —
1987–88 Springfield Indians AHL 74 5 14 19 213 — — — — —
1988–89 Springfield Indians AHL 24 1 5 6 69 — — — — —
1988–89 Indianapolis Ice IHL 33 1 4 5 23 — — — — —
WHL totals 189 21 98 119 353 18 3 8 11 42
AHL totals 124 7 19 26 368 — — — — —

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Duncan MacPherson profile". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  2. ^ a b c Jones, Chris (2004-12-31). "The man in the ice". Esquire. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  3. ^ a b Link text, additional text.
  4. ^ Link text, additional text.
  5. ^ "Iceman". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2010-09-02.

Further reading

Preceded by New York Islanders first round draft pick
1983 		Succeeded by

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