Nick Polano
| Nick Polano | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 25, 1941 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | September 26, 2019 (aged 78) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Philadelphia Blazers | ||
| Playing career | 1959–1974 | ||
Nick Polano (March 25, 1941 – September 26, 2019) was a Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and scout. Polano was the Detroit Red Wings' head coach when owner Mike Ilitch first bought the team in 1982, and later served as the team's assistant general manager. As head coach, his overall record in the NHL was 79–127–34.