Dean Melanson
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) |
| UHL Team F. Teams |
Muskegon Fury Buffalo Sabres Washington Capitals |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | November 19, 1973, Antigonish, NS, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 80th overall, 1992 Buffalo Sabres |
| Pro Career | 1993 – present |
Dean Melanson (born November 19, 1973, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada) is a former National Hockey League defenseman. He was drafted in the fourth round, 80th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.
Melanson appeared in only nine games in the NHL: five with the Sabres in the 1994-95 season and four with the Washington Capitals in the 2001-02 season. The majority of his professional career has been spent in the American Hockey League. He also has suited up for teams in the International Hockey League, Germany's Deutsche Eishockey League, and the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey. Currently, he is playing in the United Hockey League with the Muskegon Fury.
In his brief NHL career, Melanson went scoreless and recorded eight penalty minutes.
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