Daniel Norman Dorion (born March 2, 1963) is an American former professional

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who played four games with the

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of the

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(NHL) between 1985–86 and 1987–88. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1986 to 1995, was mainly spent in the minor

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and in Europe. Internationally Dorion played for the American national team at the 1985 World Championship. Dorion played college hockey for

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. In 1986 he placed second in voting for the

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, when he led the NCAA in scoring. Dorion was the 1986 CCHA player of the year.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

1986 United States Calgary cup

Awards and honors

References

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