AJgoal Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-mourn-passing-of-bill-dineen--philadelphia-flyers/c-284576268 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 R.I.P. Bill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 @AJgoal Just curious...any relation to former Flyer Kevin Dineen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 28 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: @AJgoal Just curious...any relation to former Flyer Kevin Dineen? Yes, father Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Here is a guy who just loved the game of hockey with every breath he took. A look at some of his accomplishments over the years.... Bill Dineen won the Stanley Cup as a player twice, both times with the Detroit Red Wings in the years 1954 and 1955. He was the Wings 2nd line Right Winger for those Cup years. In a strange odd quirky twist of fate, Bill Dineen was traded 3 times, all 3 times he was dealt for the exact same player, Bob Bailey. He was the Patriarch of the Dineen family, fathering 3 sons who all played in the NHL at various times. Gordon, Peter and Kevin were all known for having the same trait as their Dad, a yeoman's work ethic. Kevin of course, was playing for the Flyers while his Dad was the coach, making them a rare father and son combo on the same team at the same time. Kevin went on to be Flyers captain after his Dad was fired. In 73-74 and 74-75 Bill coached the WHA's Houston Aero's to Avco Cup championships. Later in his coaching career, he would go on to win 3 more championships as a coach, this time with the AHL's Adirondack Wings in 1985-1986 and for a final time in 1989. RIP Bill, a rink rat from toddler to senior citizen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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