Kevin Dineen

Ice hockey player and coach, world champion

Kevin Dineen - Ice hockey player and coach, world champion
Born

October 28th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey for teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Florida Panthers. Competed in the NHL and represented Canada in international tournaments. Transitioned to coaching, leading teams in the AHL and NHL, including guiding the Charlotte Checkers to a Calder Cup championship in 2012. Served as head coach of the Florida Panthers and associated as a development coach, contributing to player training and team strategy.

Played for NHL teams such as Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers

Won a Calder Cup as head coach of Charlotte Checkers

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