South Korea is known for many things; its kimchi, K-pop, Hyundai, and more… but it isn’t known for its hockey.

When attending a tournament in South Korea, practices are of very little concern.

In this episode, David Vallieres talks with Dean Deslauriers about his time as a Seawolf in the early 80s. He shares with listeners stories about his time traveling to South Korea with his team and how jaws dropped when they stepped on the ice.

Dean discusses: 

• What he has been up to in the hockey world, his professional life, and his family
  
• The story of how a motorcycle trip with long-time friend landed him in UAA hockey
  
• Why he thinks the Seawolf for Life Foundation is so important
  
• And more
  

Connect with David: 

• LinkedIn: David Vallieres
  
• LinkedIn: Synergy Capital Solutions
  
• Seawolf Hockey Alumni
  

Connect with Dean:

• LinkedIn: Dean Des Lauriers
  

About Our Guest: 

Dean Des Lauriers started out his hockey journey with the UAA Seawolves in 1982 playing as defenceman. 

How he ended up in Anchorage and why he stayed all happened by a twist of fate. After planning a motorcycle trip from Minnesota to Alaska with a long-time buddy, he fell in love with Anchorage as soon as he arrived. After attending an open tryout, he made the team and joined the Seawolf brotherhood.

Since his days as a player, he’s taken up coaching and gone into real estate with his company PacRim Properties. After meeting his wife Nancy in another bizarre twist of fate, he extended her 2-year stay in Alaska to 20. He and his family now call Anchorage home.