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Dean Prentice was born on 5 October, 1932 in Schumacher, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player (1932–2019). Discover Dean Prentice's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

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Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 5 October, 1932
Birthday 5 October
Birthplace Schumacher, Ontario, Canada
Date of death 2 November, 2019
Died Place Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Dean Prentice Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Dean Prentice height is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb).

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Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Dean Prentice Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dean Prentice worth at the age of 87 years old? Dean Prentice’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Dean Prentice's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1932

Dean Sutherland Prentice (October 5, 1932 – November 2, 2019) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 22 seasons between 1952–53 and 1973–74.

He had 10 NHL seasons with 20 or more goals.

Over his NHL career, Prentice played for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars.

1943

His brother, Eric, played five games for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1943–44 NHL season.

Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice was Dean's nephew (and Eric's son).

1950

In the 1950s, Prentice, while on the NY Rangers, skated on a line with Andy Bathgate and Larry Popein.

1952

Prentice helped the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters win the 1952 Memorial Cup.

At the time the Mad Hatters were the New York Rangers' farm team, and Prentice made the jump to the parent club the following season.

1955

Prentice was 10th in the league with 358 points (163 goals)from 1955-56 through 1961-62.

1957

He appeared the NHL All-Star Game five times (1957, 1961, 1963, 1970), the final time in 1970 at age 37.

1960

Prentice was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1960 after finishing with NHL career highs in goals (32) and points (66).

1963

On February 4, 1963, Prentice was traded to the Bruins for Don McKenney and Dick Meissner.

1964

On December 27, 1964, in Chicago Stadium, Prentice, while playing for the Bruins, was hauled down on a breakaway by Stan Mikita.

Initially knocked unconscious, Prentice came to and took the awarded penalty shot, scoring on Blackhawks' goaltender Denis DeJordy.

Back on the bench, Prentice was unable to leave the bench for his next shift when his back and legs locked up.

After being stretchered off and undergoing x-rays, it was revealed that Prentice had scored with a broken back.

1966

After the Rangers and Bruins failed to make the playoffs each season Prentice was there, he finally appeared in the Stanley Cup playoffs after a trade in 1966 sent him to Detroit.

In his first season with Detroit, the Red Wings won the first two games of the 1966 Stanley Cup Finals, before losing four straight.

But it was Prentice who put up 10 points in 12 games during the Red Wings 1966 playoff run.

1969

The Penguins claimed Prentice from Detroit in the 1969 NHL Intra-League Draft.

1970

In the 1970 NHL All-Star Game in St. Louis, Prentice scored the only goal for the West Division team in their 4-1 loss to the East Division.

He was 37 years old at the time.

1971

In October 1971 Prentice was traded from Pittsburgh to Minnesota for cash.

Prentice played 1378 career NHL games, scoring 391 goals and 469 assists for 860 points.

1974

In 1974-75, he became the head coach of the AHL's New Haven Nighthawks.

1976

In 1976, Prentice staged a comeback of sorts, coming out of retirement at 44 years old by suiting up for the Traverse City Bays of the United States Hockey League for 28 games.

In 1976-77, he became a player-coach of the Traverse City Bays of the USHL.

1977

Following his career, Prentice moved back to Ontario in 1977 and became Ayr's director of recreation.

1980

From 1980-82, Prentice served as an assistant coach with the University of Guelph.

Prentice and his wife June had two daughters, Kelly and Kerry.

2009

In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked Prentice at No. 37 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons.

2019

Prentice died on November 2, 2019, at the age of 87.

Grandsons Phil and Dan Brewer were also hockey players, with Phil reaching the ECHL and AHL level.