He played for the Tier II Junior "A" Penticton Vees in 2007-08 and was chosen 45th overall by Carolina in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Dalpe then played two years for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He passed on his last two years of eligiblity with the Buckeyes and signed a three year entry level contract with the Hurricanes on March 10, 2010. Dalpe then played 9 regular season and 8 playoff games with the Albany River Rats.