Sean Allen, a versatile figure in the hockey world, has transitioned from a dedicated player to an impactful coach. His journey through various leagues and teams showcases his commitment and passion for the sport.
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Early Career and Junior Hockey
Before turning professional, Allen honed his skills in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), playing for the Kitchener Rangers, Oshawa Generals, and Windsor Spitfires over five seasons. In 205 games, he recorded two goals, 20 assists, and accumulated 381 penalty minutes.
- Spent five seasons in OHL, splitting time between Kitchener and Oshawa.
- Led his team in penalty minutes each of Allen's last three seasons in junior hockey.
Professional Career in the ECHL
Allen transitioned to the ECHL, where he made a significant impact. Despite being just 27 years of age, Allen has already skated in over 150 regular season and playoff games in the ECHL.
He started his first three professional seasons in Wichita, playing in 143 games with Thunder before being traded.
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Overall, Allen has eight goals, 38 assists, and 815 penalty minutes in 297 ECHL games.
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Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades have agreed to terms with defenseman Sean Allen on a standard player contract for the 2025-26 season. Allen, 27, re-joins the Everblades for a second season.
Last year, the Puslinch, Ontario native led the team in penalty minutes with 150, alongside three goals and 12 assists in 59 regular season games. During the postseason, he played in 13 games for Florida.
"Sean was a huge acquisition for us at last year's trade deadline," said Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jason Payne. "He brings a calming presence to our defense and an intimidating presence to his opponents. He loves to compete and be a warrior out there on the ice.
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"Taking in the crowd and the energy here is unreal. The support these fans give us is great. "The fans in Cincinnati will know soon enough that I'll become a fan favorite real quick," said Allen.
Cincinnati Cyclones and Wichita Thunder
The left-shot defender has also played for the Cincinnati Cyclones and Wichita Thunder during his career.
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Collegiate Career at Hamilton College
The Ballston Spa native played three seasons as a defenseman on the hockey team at Hamilton College, finishing his collegiate career with 31 points on four goals and 27 assists.
Hamilton College Statistics
- 2017-18: Appeared in 20 of 25 games as a first-year... Scored his first collegiate goal on Jan. 21 in a 2-1 win over SUNY Canton... Had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win at Wesleyan on Jan. 28... Part of a defensive unit that ranked second in Division III in scoring defense, holding their opponents to 1.68 goals per game... Finished the season with two goals and eight assists... Ranked 10th in the NESCAC in defenseman scoring and 11th in rookie scoring.
- 2018-19: Appeared in 20 of 26 games as a sophomore... Had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win at SUNY Canton on Nov. 24... Had two assists, including the primary assist on the game-winning goal, in a 4-3 overtime win over Williams in the NESCAC Championship quarterfinals on Feb. 23... Finished the season with one goal and seven assists.
- 2019-20: Appeared in 23 of 26 games as a junior... Scored the game winning goal in their 1-0 win over No. 13 Williams on Dec. 6... Recorded two assists in their 4-2 win over Bowdoin on Feb. 7 and two more on Feb. 8 in their 4-1 victory over Colby... Led the team in assists and was tied for third in points... Finished the season with one goal and 12 assists.
Transition to Coaching
Allen joined Cortland after spending the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach at Trine University. He helped guide the Thunder to a 21-7-2 overall record, climbing to as high as fourth in the USCHO.com weekly national poll.
Trine also made its first-ever NCAA Div. III tournament appearance, defeating Oswego in the opening round before falling to eventual national champion Hobart, 3-2 in overtime, in the national quarterfinals to finish tied for fifth in the country.
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Allen worked on the West Coast with the UCLA ACHA team prior to his time at Trine. In his time with the Bruins, he led the team to three consecutive ACHA Western Regional tournaments.
Allen has also held positions in hockey operations and scouting for 85 Sports Management, based in Columbus, Ohio, and was an analytics intern for the St.
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Personal Information
Allen attended Ballston Spa High School and played for the Brockville Braves (CCHL). He majored in economics.
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