Dean Fuller Explained

Dean Fuller
Birth Place:Beverly, Massachusetts
Current Title:Head Coach
Current Team:Fitchburg State
Current Conference:MASCAC
Alma Mater:Fitchburg State University
Player Positions:Defenseman
Player Years1:1975–1978
Player Team1:Fitchburg State
Coach Years1:1978–1983
Coach Team1:Fitchburg State (assistant)
Coach Years2:1984–Present
Coach Team2:Fitchburg State
Overall Record:588–345–61

Dean Fuller is a college men's ice hockey coach. Fuller had been the head coach of the program at Fitchburg State University since 1984, recording more than 500 wins in that time.[1]

Career

Fuller played for the men's ice hockey team for four years, graduating in 1978 with a degree in special education. Fuller remained with the team as an assistant coach under Jim Gorman. Two years later, after Gorman's retirement, Fuller took over the position. Over the next 15 seasons Fuller built the Falcons into a powerhouse in their conference, winning multiple championships throughout the 90's. After a conference realignment in the late-90's, After the MASCAC began sponsoring ice hockey in 2009, Fuller led Fitchburg to a pair of conference titles as well as the program's first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

When Fitchburg cancelled their 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fuller was 19th all-time with 561 wins.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dean Fuller . Fitchburg State . October 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: All-Time Coaching Records. USCHO. 2012-08-07.