Kevin Dineen
15 Interesting Facts
Kevin Dineen was a tenacious NHL forward and two-franchise captain who went on to enjoy an extensive coaching career.
He won his first Stanley Cup in 2015 as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.
He coached the Canadian women's national ice hockey team to an Olympic gold medal at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.
He scored the final goal in Hartford Whalers franchise history on April 13, 1997.
He scored the very first goal in Carolina Hurricanes franchise history after the Whalers relocated to North Carolina.
He served as team captain for both the Hartford Whalers and the Philadelphia Flyers.
He surrendered his captaincy with the Philadelphia Flyers in September 1994 to Eric Lindros.
He was selected 56th overall in the third round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers.
He recorded a career-high 45 goals and 89 points during the 1988–89 NHL season.
He was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in November 1991, allowing him to play for his father, who was head coach.
He finished his playing career with 2,229 penalty minutes in 1,188 regular season NHL games.
He played both forward and defense during his two-year collegiate career with the University of Denver Pioneers.
He scored one goal while representing the NHL against the Soviet Union during the two-game Rendez-vous '87 series.
He earned the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as the American Hockey League's outstanding coach in 2006.
His number 11 was honored by the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack in a 2006 ceremony while he was head coach of the opposing team.
He served as a official spokesperson for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America outside of his hockey career.
About Kevin Dineen
Kevin Dineen was a hard-nosed NHL right winger who scored 355 goals and 760 points over an 18-season playing career. Known for his leadership and grit, he captained both the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, winning a Stanley Cup as an assistant coach with Chicago in 2015 and an Olympic gold medal with Canada's women's team in 2014.
Career Achievements & Milestones
NHL All-Star Game
1988
NHL All-Star Game
1989
Olympic Gold Medal (Head Coach, Team Canada Women)
2014
Stanley Cup Champion (Assistant Coach, Chicago Blackhawks)
2015
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Teams & Career
Kevin Dineen played for 6 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1982.