Roger Neilson
Roger Neilson | |
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![]() Roger Neilson statue in Vancouver | |
Born | Roger Paul Neilson June 16, 1934 |
Died | June 21, 2003 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | (aged 69)
Occupation | Former NHL coach |
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.
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