Dean M. Sylvester (born December 30, 1972) is an American former professional

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player who played in the

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(NHL).

Career

Sylverster was drafted by the

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in the

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and spent three seasons in the International Hockey League with the Kansas City Blades, he also played in the

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for the Mobile Mysticks. In 1998, he signed with the

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and played one game for the team before being traded to the new expansion team, the

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. In the

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, Sylvester scored 16 goals and 26 points in 52 games, placing third and fifth on the Thrashers in goals and points respectively. After one more season with the Thrashers, Sylvester retired from hockey.

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