Although born in Canada, Dineen spent much of his youth in the United States, while his father Bill Dineen played and coached professionally. He returned to Canada to play major junior hockey for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He was drafted by the New York Islanders with the forty-second pick in the 1981 draft. His brothers Kevin and Peter were also NHL players.\n', '

Dineen was drafted in the fifth round, 54th overall, by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL in 1980. In his rookie season with the Greyhounds in 1980-81 OHL season, Dineen scored four goals and 30 points, as well as 158 penalty minutes, in 68 games. In the playoffs, Dineen had a goal, eight points and 59 penalty minutes in 19 games, as the Greyhounds lost to the Kitchener Rangers in the final round.\n', '

Dineen returned to the Greyhounds for the 1981-82 season, in which he saw his offensive numbers improve. In 68 games, Dineen scored nine goals and 54 points, while earning 185 penalty minutes. In the post-season, Dineen had a goal and three points in 13 games\n', '

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