| Gord Dineen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 21, 1962 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
New York Islanders Minnesota North Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Ottawa Senators | ||
| NHL draft |
42nd overall, 1981 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 1982–2000 | ||
Gordon M. Dineen (born September 21, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and coach who most recently served as an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. He is a former head coach for the AHL's Toronto Marlies and a longtime assistant with several other teams.
Although born in Canada, Dineen spent much of his youth in the United States while his father, Bill Dineen, played and coached professionally. He returned to Canada to play major junior hockey for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 42nd pick in the 1981 draft. His brothers Kevin and Peter were also NHL players.