His father Lynn Patrick, older brother Craig Patrick, grandfather Lester Patrick and great-uncle Frank Patrick are all former professional players, managers and members of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
He was brought back to the United States the following year by his former US Olympic coaches Herb Brooks and Craig Patrick, who had assumed control of the New York Rangers since the 1980 Olympics.
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His brother Muzz was an NHL player, as were his sons Craig and Glenn.
Craig Patrick became the third generation of the Patrick family to coach the Rangers, after Lester Patrick, Lynn Patrick and Muzz Patrick.