HALL OF FAME
DEAN TALAFOUS
MEN'S HOCKEY • 1972-74
Talafous was a hero during Wisconsin's first NCAA title run in 1973. Down 5-4 to Cornell in the semifinals, Talafous scored a goal with five seconds left in regulation to
send the game to overtime and then scored the game-winner in a dramatic comeback
victory. In the NCAA title game against Denver, Talafous notched the game-winning
goal in UW's 4-2 victory and earned tournament MVP honors. The Badgers' assist and
game-winning goal leader in 1972-73 and 1973-74, Talafous went on to have a successful career in the NHL, where he played eight seasons for the Atlanta Flames, Minnesota
North Stars and the New York Rangers.
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