Roger Neilson

Canadian ice hockey coach (1934–2003)

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
Roger Neilson statue in Vancouver
Born
Roger Paul Neilson

(1934-06-16)June 16, 1934
DiedJune 21, 2003(2003-06-21) (aged 69)
OccupationFormer NHL coach

Early life and career

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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

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  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2014-02-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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