Born in
Regina, Saskatchewan, Molleken began his pro career with the
Philadelphia Firebirds of the
North American Hockey League in 1976–77. He moved to the
International Hockey League and tended goal for the
Saginaw Gears and
Toledo Goaldiggers, played in the
Central Hockey League with the
Indianapolis Checkers, and reached the
American Hockey League with the
Binghamton Dusters and, primarily, for the
Springfield Indians. He would also coach the
Saskatoon Blades,
Cape Breton Oilers,
Hamilton Bulldogs,
Regina Pats, and
Chicago Blackhawks, and also serve as an assistant with the
San Jose Sharks and
Pittsburgh Penguins. The
Vancouver Giants announced on Tuesday, June 30, that Lorne Molleken has been named the sixth Head Coach in the club's history. On March 18, 2016, Molleken was fired as head coach of the
Vancouver Giants. ==Personal life==