Patrick McGrath

Patrick McGrath may refer to:

Patrick McGrath (psychologist)

Patrick J. McGrath, OC, FRSC FCAHS is a Canadian psychologist. He is professor of psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and at the IWK Health Centre where he is a member of the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research and is director of the Centre for Family Health Research. He has published extensively in the area of pediatric pain. He also has extensive research on delivery of psychological care at a distance.

He was on the Governing Council of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for 7 years (2004-2011) and is Integrated Vice President Research, Innovation and Knowledge Translation at the IWK Health Centre and the Nova Scotia Health Authority. He is a founder and Chairman of the Board of the Strongest Families Institute WWW.strongestfamilies.com which delivers mental health care to families who have children with mental health problems.

Patrick McGrath (ice hockey)

Patrick McGrath (born March 17, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing within the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organization of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing career

Prior to turning professional, McGrath played for the Prince Edward Island Rocket out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). In the 2012–13 season, McGrath was named the most penalized player with 171 penalty minutes and 29 fighting majors.

On September 30, 2013, McGrath turned pro and signed with the Wheeling Nailers out of the ECHL.

McGrath plays a crash and bang, grinding style of hockey and is known for dropping his gloves to fight. One reporter described him as "completely fearless. No one in the ECHL has more fighting majors than the 27 he’s picked up since the start of last season and he’s improving steadily as far as his speed and effectiveness on the forecheck."

On December 27, 2014, McGrath became the first locally born and raised player to suit up for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza ice.