Kevin Dean (ice hockey)

Kevin Dean
Born April 1, 1969
Madison, WI, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for New Jersey Devils
Atlanta Thrashers
Dallas Stars
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft 86th overall, 1987
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 1991–2002

Kevin Charles Dean (born April 1, 1969) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman.

Career

Kevin Dean was drafted 86th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils. He then played four years at the University of New Hampshire before transferring to the AHL. In 1994–95 Dean helped the Albany River Rats win the AHL's Calder Cup championship. He made his NHL debut the same season and was a member of the Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils. Following a few seasons between the minors and NHL, the Atlanta Thrashers claimed Dean in the 1999 NHL Expansion Draft. He would play for multiple teams in the NHL but never secure a spot, retiring in 2002. Kevin Dean had to stop playing due to heart problems after ten years.

Kevin Dean was the head coach of the Trenton Devils, the ECHL team owned and affiliated with the New Jersey Devils, from August 2006 through the 2010-11 season, after which the team suspended operations.[1][2]

Achievements & Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Albany Devils head coach". Albany Devils. 2008-02-03. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  2. ↑ Sulaiman, Abdur-Rahman. "ECHL's Trenton Devils suspend operations". The Trentonian. Retrieved 7 July 2011.

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