Dean Talafous
| Dean Talafous | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 25, 1953 Duluth, Minnesota, USA | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Atlanta Flames Minnesota North Stars New York Rangers | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL draft |
53rd overall, 1973 Atlanta Flames | ||
| WHA draft |
13th overall, 1973 Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1981 | ||
| Coaching career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| 1971–1974 | Wisconsin | ||
| Position(s) | Right wing | ||
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |||
| 1982–1984 | Minnesota (assistant) | ||
| 1984–1985 | St. Paul Vulcans | ||
| 1985–1989 | Minnesota (assistant) | ||
| 1989–1996 | Wisconsin–River Falls | ||
| 1996–2001 | Alaska-Anchorage | ||
| Head coaching record | |||
| Overall | 160-196-40 (.455) | ||
| Accomplishments and honors | |||
| Awards | |||
| 1996 Edward Jeremiah Award | |||
Dean Charles Talafous (born August 25, 1953) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played 497 regular season games in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1974 and 1981 for the Atlanta Flames, Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers as a right winger.