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He played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League.
15 Interesting Facts About Dean Prentice
A resilient left winger, Dean Prentice enjoyed a remarkable 22-season NHL career, tallying 860 points and famously scoring a penalty shot with a broken back.
Position
Left Wing
Jersey
#0
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
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He accumulated 391 goals, 469 assists, and 860 points over his NHL career.
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He was a left winger and shot left.
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He won the 1952 Memorial Cup with the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters.
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He played for five different NHL franchises during his career.
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He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1960.
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He appeared in the NHL All-Star Game five times throughout his career.
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He had 10 NHL seasons where he scored 20 or more goals.
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He skated on a line with Andy Bathgate and Larry Popein while with the New York Rangers.
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He scored a penalty shot goal with a broken back while playing for the Boston Bruins in 1964.
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He recorded 10 points in 12 games during the Detroit Red Wings' 1966 playoff run.
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He was ranked No. 37 all-time among New York Rangers greats in a 2009 book.
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He scored the only goal for the West Division team in the 1970 NHL All-Star Game at age 37.
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He made a comeback to play 28 games in the USHL at 44 years old.
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He was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1963 for Don McKenney and Dick Meissner.
About Dean Prentice
Dean Prentice was a durable left winger who played 22 seasons in the NHL, primarily known for his time with the New York Rangers where he scored 20 or more goals in 10 seasons. He accumulated 860 career points and famously scored a penalty shot with a broken back. After his NHL career, he even staged a comeback in the USHL at age 44.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Memorial Cup Champion
1952
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NHL Second All-Star Team
1960
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Five-time NHL All-Star
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10 Seasons with 20+ Goals
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Ranked No. 37 among New York Rangers Greats
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Dean Prentice.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left Wing
Jersey #: 0
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Born: Schumacher, Ontario, Canada
Died: 11/2/2019
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 391
Assists: 469
Points: 860
Teams: 7
Teams & Career
Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters New York Rangers Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Penguins Minnesota North Stars Traverse City Bays
Dean Prentice played for 7 different teams during his 23 seasons career.