Vince Dunn

Vince Dunn

Vince Dunn: A Brief Biography

Vince Dunn
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Vince Dunn was born on October 29, 1996, and is a professional ice hockey defenseman for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL). Dunn started showing his talent for the sport at a young age while playing with the Central Ontario Wolves and his hometown club, the Peterborough Petes. In 2012, he was drafted by the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection Draft where he spent three successful seasons, earning recognition as the IceDogs' Top Defenceman of the Year for two consecutive years. Due to his stellar performance, Dunn caught the attention of NHL scouts, leading to his selection in the second round, (56th overall) by the St. Louis Blues in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Vince Dunn's Personal Information

NameVince Dunn
Age27 years old ( as of April 2024)
DOBOctober 29, 1996
NationalityCanadian
Mother NameTracy Dunn
Father nameJohn Dunn
ProfessionIce hockey defenseman
Net WorthN/A
Height6 feet (183 cm)
Weight200 lbs (91 Kg)
EducationNiagara College
Relationship StatusSingle

Vince Dunn's Early Days

Native of Ontario, Vince Dunn began his hockey career with the Central Ontario Wolves and later joined the Peterborough Petes at the bantam and midget levels. His coach hesitated to release him to another team, but Dunn's mother Tracy decided to move one hour away to allow her son Dunn to join the Peterborough Petes, his hometown club, at the bantam and midget levels. This was a significant moment in Dunn's life as the decision provided him the opportunity to play at a higher level and showcase his talent in a more supportive environment.

Vince Dunn's Personal Life

The Dunn family established the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Memorial Fund in honor of Vince's grandfather. The fund aims to support children in playing hockey by providing registration funding assistance, thereby making the sport accessible to all. Dunn's philanthropic efforts are inspired by his grandfather's memory, reflecting his values beyond the hockey rink.

Vince Dunn's Family Background

Vince Dunn was born to parents John and Tracy Dunn in Mississauga, Ontario.

His father is a police officer and his mother is a nurse. Tracy played an important role during Dunn’s early years in hockey and shifted with Vince to allow her son to play with Peterborough Petes. Vince also has a stepbrother, named Nolan Dunn. Nolan was also involved in the sport of ice hockey, last playing with the Stratford Warriors in Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) in 2016-17.

The Dunn family is also involved in philanthropic causes. John Dunn and Tracy accompanied their son Vince during his visits to hospitals, where he brought joy to patients, such as Owen Brady, by sharing his Stanley Cup victory and spending time with them.

Vince Dunn's Girlfriend / Wife

Vince Dunn has never talked about being involved with anyone romantically.

Vince Dunn's Kids

Vince Dunn has no kids as of yet.

Vince Dunn's Social Media

Vince Dunn has an Instagram account by the name of @vincedunn where he has 141K followers. Moreover, he is also available on X under the username @vince_dunn.

Vince Dunn's Net Worth

Dunn’s exact net worth is not known however, throughout the years in the NHL, he has made approximately $20,517,500.

Currently under contract with the Seattle Kraken, he is slated to earn $9,000,000 for the 2023-24 season.

Vince Dunn as a Brand Ambassador

Vince Dunn has not signed any brand ambassador deals as of yet.

Vince Dunn's Investments

Vince Dunn has not disclosed details regarding his investments in any public domain.

Vince Dunn's Achievements

While in the OHL, Vince Dunn was named as the IceDogs Top Defenseman of the Year twice ( in 2015 and 2016). Moreover, he was also named to the CHL Top Prospects Game in 2015.

His only major achievement since coming to the National Hockey League (NHL) has been winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues ( in 2019).

Vince Dunn's Career Stats

Vince Dunn's entire career stats are presented below in a table:

Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM
2012–13Thorold BlackhawksGOJHL485232835
2013–14Niagara IceDogsOHL635283345
2014–15Niagara IceDogsOHL6818385659
2015–16Niagara IceDogsOHL5212314352
2016–17Chicago WolvesAHL7213324571
2017–18St. Louis BluesNHL755192420
2017–18Chicago WolvesAHL21122
2018–19St. Louis BluesNHL7812233545
2019–20St. Louis BluesNHL719142327
2020–21St. Louis BluesNHL436142018
2021–22Seattle KrakenNHL737283563
2022–23Seattle KrakenNHL8114506455
NHL Totals 42153148201228

Playoff Statistics

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIM
2012–13Thorold BlackhawksGOJHL1335810
2014–15Niagara IceDogsOHL8641022
2016–17Chicago WolvesAHL1015620
2018–19St. Louis BluesNHL202688
2019–20St. Louis BluesNHL90338
2022–23Seattle KrakenNHL1416722

Vince Dunn's Contracts

Drafted in 2015, Vince Dunn has signed four contracts worth a total value of $42,050,000 till now.

The first contract he signed was a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues for $2,775,000 in 2015. His second contract signing happened when he signed a one-year extension with Blues for $1,875,000 in 2020. The third contract he signed was a two-year contract with the Seattle Kraken for $8,000,000 in 2021. As of now, he is under his fourth contract which is a four-year contract, he signed with the Seattle Kraken in 2023. The contract is worth $29,400,000 with a cap hit of $7,350,000.

Vince Dunn's Diet

Unfortunately, Vince Dunn has not revealed any details regarding his diet.

Vince Dunn's House

Vince Dunn previously played for the St. Louis Blues and had a house in St. Louis, Missouri. The house featured a nice living space, cool kitchen, and fancy gadgets. The upstairs had bedrooms with fancy decorations and soft lights. Lastly, the home also featured a patio.

However, it is not known where Dunn’s lives now because he shifted bases to Seattle.

Vince Dunn’s Cars

Vince Dunn has never talked about his car collection in any public sphere, as a result there is no information regarding his car collection.

FAQ's On Vince Dunn

A. Vince Dunn was 19 years old when he was drafted by the Blues in 2015 but he started playing professionally at the age of 20.

A. Vince Dunn weighs around 200 lb (91 kg).

A. Vince Dunn was part of the team that won the 2019 Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.

 A. Vince Dunn serves as a defenseman for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL).

A. Yes, Vince Dunn has a stepbrother, Nolan Dunn. Nolan was also involved in the sport of ice hockey, last playing with the Stratford Warriors in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) in 2016-17.