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Kevin Dineen, Former Whalers Captain, Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer

The 62-year-old disclosed the diagnosis on social media at the close of Hockey Fights Cancer month, expressing gratitude for his support network.

Canada's head coach Kevin Dineen directs his players against Finland during the third period of their women's ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 10, 2014. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor
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Former Hartford Whaler great Kevin Dineen, his wife Annie, at right, and their children watch as a highlight video of his days as a Hartford Whaler plays on the scoreboard. Dineen, Ron Francis and Ulf Samuelsson had their numbers raised to the rafters in the Hartford Civic Center. (Courant File Photo)

Overview

  • Dineen announced the diagnosis on X on Nov. 30, writing that the news offered perspective and that no fight is faced alone.
  • No medical details such as stage, treatment plan, or prognosis have been made public in the reporting.
  • He is a Hartford icon whose No. 11 is honored at PeoplesBank Arena, and he scored the final goal in Whalers history in their last game.
  • Across 19 NHL seasons, he played over 1,200 regular-season and playoff games for the Whalers/Hurricanes, Flyers, Senators, and Blue Jackets and was a two-time All-Star.
  • After retiring, he coached the Florida Panthers, guided Canada’s women to 2014 Olympic gold, won a 2015 Stanley Cup as a Blackhawks assistant, and most recently led AHL teams in San Diego and Utica.