Dean Grillo

Dean Grillo serves as the Director of Player Personnel and is a Partner in O2K Worldwide Management Group. His primary responsibilities include scouting and evaluating prospective professional athletes. In addition, Grillo also oversees O2K’s player development and assists in the day to day management of current O2K clients.

Prior to joining O2K, Grillo was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He played three years in the Sharks organization, two years with the Kansas City Blades and one year with the Kentucky Thoroughblades. Grillo finished his playing career in Europe playing in the Finnish Elite League for Jyvaskla and in Germany for Crimmitschau. After Grillo’s professional career he served in various capacities within the United States Hockey League. He held positions including Regional Scout, Director of Hockey Operations as well as Head Coach for the Indiana Ice.

Grillo has a wealth of experience in coaching and a family that has a well-respected reputation throughout the hockey community. His father, Chuck, is a scout with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and former Executive Vice President and Director of Player Development for the San Jose Sharks. His brother, Rob, is a scout with the San Jose Sharks and his cousin, Roger, is the Head Coach of the ECACHL’s, Brown University.

In addition to Grillo’s responsibilities at O2K, he is also the Director of Hockey Operations for Minnesota Hockey Camps. Minnesota Hockey Camps was co-founded by his father, Chuck Grillo and the late Herb Brooks. Throughout its 25 year existence; Minnesota Hockey Camps has had over 300 camp alumni that have gone on to play in the NHL and win NHL awards.

Grillo attended the University of North Dakota playing two seasons for the Fighting Sioux. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing from Sullivan University in Lexington, Kentucky.