Kevin Dineen
Former NHL forward and head coach, known for his time with the Hartford Whalers and as captain of multiple teams.
Kevin William Dineen (born October 28, 1963) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He played in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He was born in Quebec City, Quebec.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Left Wing
- Franchise
- New Jersey Devils (1982–1996)
- Number
- 12 (retired by the Devils)
- Stanley cup
- 1995
- Hockey hall of fame
- Inducted 2016
- Signature trait
- Elite top-end speed and 50+ goal seasons
- Rivalry
- Philadelphia Flyers
Lore & Background
Dineen was selected in the third round of the 1982 NHL entry draft by the Hartford Whalers. He made his NHL debut on December 3, 1984, against the Montreal Canadiens. He scored the final goal in Whalers history on April 13, 1997, and the first goal in Carolina Hurricanes history. He served as captain of the Flyers, Whalers, and Hurricanes. He played in the 1984 Winter Olympics. He retired from playing on November 5, 2002.
Reader's Guide
Dineen is not associated with the New Jersey Devils franchise. He never played for, coached, or won a Stanley Cup with the Devils. His number 11 was honored by the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack in 2006. He is not a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Did You Know?
- Dineen scored a career-high 45 goals in 1988–89 with the Hartford Whalers.
- He played for his father Bill Dineen, who was head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, after being traded there in 1991.
- Dineen was a runner-up for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1995.
- He currently has pancreatic cancer.
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