Strong joins the K-Wings after being reassigned to Kalamazoo from the Worcester Sharks on 01/22/10. Dean comes to Kalamazoo after recording five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 16 games with Worcester. 

A first-year pro, Strong spent the past four seasons playing collegiate hockey for Vermont University.

Strong did not miss a game in four seasons with the Catamounts and served as Vermont’s (Hockey East) captain in his senior season. A leader on and off the ice, Strong was awarded the Semans Trophy, presented to the senior male and female student-athletes who have demonstrated a high level of athletic achievement and who earned the respect and regard from his/her fellow students for leadership, loyalty, and service to Vermont.

A well decorated player, Strong won Hockey East’s Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award, as well as several team honors in his years with the Catamounts.