Roger Neilson
Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16, 1934 – June 21, 2003) was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many victories in the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category.
Roger Neilson | |
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 Roger Neilson statue in Vancouver | |
| Born | Roger Paul Neilson June 16, 1934 |
| Died | June 21, 2003 (aged 69) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Former NHL coach |
Early life and career
Neilson was born in Toronto, Ontario. After attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute, his coaching career began as a student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and continued upon graduation with a degree in Physical Education in both hockey and baseball.
Neilson died on June 21, 2003 from bone and skin cancer in Peterborough, Ontario, aged 69.[1]
References
Other websites
- McMaster Alumni Gallery Archived 2006-02-22 at the Wayback Machine
- Order of Canada Citation
- Roger's House Website Archived 2007-05-21 at the Wayback Machine
- Roger Neilson's Hockey Camp and Coaches' Clinic Site
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